The cold air is nipping out the moisture of your skin in winter. Despite knowing the significance of drinking water in our routine, we tend to avoid it as we don’t sweat. However, dehydration will affect your system and result in headache, itchy skin, dandruff, and a compromised immune system. It is must to drink enough water so that all the organs can function properly. In winter, it becomes hard to do so due to lack of thirst. But, there is a solution – you can include certain hydrating foods and beverages in our diet to keep your water level in check.

1. Flavored teas

Latte tea and coffee are no doubt welcome the winter warmly but remember the caffeine you consume while having these beverages. You can opt for flavored teas such as peach tea, orange peel tea, pomegranate tea, etc. By adding such flavors to hot water, you can include essential multivitamins that will make your skin glowing and hydrating in the winter.

2. Less white sugar and more fruits

Skip adding white sugar to your drinks and replace them with jaggery. Avoid having sodas, energy drinks, as these will further dehydrate you. Eat more fresh fruits of the season such as oranges, pomegranate, strawberries, bananas, etc. Juicy fruits will enhance your skin ph and make it look younger and supple.

3. Veggie salads

You must include fiber in your diet and a quarter plate of salad can be the best source of it. You can have salads of veggies like sprouts, carrots, corns, beetroot, radish, spinach, mushrooms, onion, etc. This is how you will also take care of your micro nutrients’ consumption without fail.

4. Soaked almonds

Eating 8-10 soaked almonds very morning can give you nourished and hydrating skin texture. Almonds are great source of protein and are the superfood to enhance your muscle strength. You can have them every morning on empty stomach for 45 days to notice the visible changes.

5. Ragi soup

Ragi soup is a filling and nutritious food to have in your diet. You can just toss some available veggies in ghee or butter and add ragi slurry to the mix along with water and boil. Once it is boiled, add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot. Ragi is the best alternative to milk because it is dense in calcium. If you don’t consume milk or milk products, you can choose ragi instead. This is #yogymummy special #dinnerrecipe if you want something light yet filling for stomach.