Let Diwali sparkle spread with these healthy foods
Posted on: 03/Nov/2018 11:58:53 AM
Undoubtedly Diwali is the most expected festival of India that covers all spectrum of celebration in the form of lights, crackers, sweets, new dresses and meeting friends. Food preparation plays a major role in the celebration of Diwali. All kinds of sweets and deep fried foods are hailed as a symbol of festive mood in Indian homes. People get to eat more junk around the times of Diwali. Enjoy it with smile but consider these five foods after the celebration to reduce the over inflammation and digestive stress. The below mentioned foods can boost back the immunity clearing off the impurities inside and over your skin layer keeping you away from sickness after Diwali celebration.
Here is the list of food that you should consume at least for a week after Diwali to make sure the health aspect of your life.
1. Green Vegetables: In Indian scenario people confuse with the term leafy green veggies. It is a kind of western themed proposition for proper diet. It is nothing but green vegetables and spinach based foods in our country’s flora and fauna set up. You can regain the lost minerals and vitamins from greens that are full of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and Vitamin C. These essential nutrients will revitalize and rejuvenate your skin and inner bodily systems. The fiber content in vegetables will aid for good digestion and create a healthy microbiome inside the gut. Tropical vegetables are healthier compared to other climatic options India. Tropical lands and forests gets direct sunlight creating the natural environment for the vegetable to grow along with all kinds of nutrients. Veggies can also be consumed in the form of salads and smoothies.
2. Soup: Soup varieties such as carrot-tomato soup, spinach soup and other vegetable soup will refresh the digestive system with the essential enzymes rehydrating the body. Carrot has a great source of beta-carotene that will reduce the skin ageing process caused by external damages. Tomatoes are rich in anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant compounds in the form of lycopene. This will directly impact the overall immune system of our bodies and keeps away all kind of bacterial overgrowth or viral infection. Indian herbs and spices such as pepper, turmeric and ginger added to the soup are essential ingredients to keep you healthy and vibrant.
3. Orange Juice: Vitamin C in citrus fruits acts as an effective detoxifying element. This will clear off impurities from our bodies in the form of acne, skin rashes or mucus. The compounds present in the orange juice maintain the skin and bone health on perfect condition when consumed on season in moderation.
4. Nuts and Dry Fruits: You need fat for the survival and rejuvenation of your body. There are lots of myth about the healthy aspect of fat. But the real fact is the fat saves you in the times of emergency and keeps you alive during the times of sickness or any temporary disease. Do not underestimate the benefits of good fat available mostly in Coconut, Almond, Cashew and Sunflower seeds. Omega fatty acids, zinc and other essential minerals are present abundantly in rich sources of fat.
5. Banana: There is an old saying down south of the country that Coconut and banana are alone enough for retaining maximum health. Banana has every kind of enzymes necessary for good digestion and s sugar metabolism. It firmly reduces the bad cholesterol in our bodies resetting the whole metabolism that went haywire during the festival celebrations. Lubricate your gut and intestinal tract with this wonderful fruit to rejuvenate the body after the digestive stress in the times of Diwali.
