The holiday season may be over, but we are slowly moving towards harvest festivals like Makar Sankranti, Lohri, and Pongal across the country. These festivals are a celebration of seasonal food products and the way that different cultures incorporate them into their diet. In this context, nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar reminded us of a vital winter delicacy: pickles. In an Instagram post, he wrote that “hardworking farmers in northern India harvested their winter vegetables and turned them into winter pickles to improve their shelf life and nutritional value.” Then he added: “Winter pickles are undervalued, undervalued and underutilized delicacies.”
However, these delicacies are excellent for solving skin and gut problems and can also heal joint pain. They contain lots of hand-crushed mustard, which acts as a traditional therapy against respiratory disorders during the winter.
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Rujuta Diwekar added in his post: “The sun cooking and fermentation of shalgam, gajar and phul gobi is what the modern world of nutrition appreciates (and may even later appropriate) as pre, pro and post biotic.”
Winter pickles are not a simple side dish to meals. Instead, they are an important part of the winter diet. Rujuta Diwekar wrote: “This food product is a must on your plate.” The best thing about pickles is that these delicacies can be enjoyed with Indian bread such as flatbreads and parathas, rice, and khichdi.
Here’s Rujuta Diwekar’s post:
Recently, the nutritionist also shared information about the Indian berry or jujube. This winter fruit boosts immunity. Rujuta Diwekar wrote about the benefits of fiber: “It is rich in vitamin C (richer than oranges), deadly for dandruff and the secret behind radiant skin. They’re also great for kids who get sick often. “Click here to read more about the benefits of ber.
Rujuta Diwekar had also once posted a graphic about the winter menu. He pointed out the most nutritious ways to include vegetables and seasonal food items. She wrote: “Here is a suggested guide to planning your meals this winter. Feel free to adjust and modify hours and food specialties based on your convenience and region. “Read about it here.
Satisfy your winter food cravings with these nutritious seasonal delicacies.
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