Dinner Tips For Winter

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Winter evenings naturally make us crave warmer, heavier meals and while that's comforting, it can also lead to sluggish digestion, weight gain, or disturbed sleep if we're not mindful. A few smart tweaks to your dinner routine can benefit you through the chilly months.

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Choose warm, cooked meals

Opt for soups, khichdi, dal–rice, or lightly spiced sabzis instead of cold salads to support digestion in cold weather.

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Add seasonal vegetables

Include winter produce like carrots, spinach, methi, beetroot, radish, or cauliflower for vitamins, minerals, and fibre.

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Include protein

Add paneer, lentils, eggs, tofu, or lean meats to keep you full longer and support immunity.

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Use warming spices

Ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, jeera, and ajwain naturally boost warmth and digestion.

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Avoid heavy, oily dinners

Rich curries, deep-fried items, and very creamy dishes can cause bloating at night.

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Eat 2–3 hours before bed

An early dinner helps better digestion and improves sleep quality.

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Keep portion sizes
moderate

Cold weather can tempt you to overeat, stick to balanced portions to avoid lethargy.

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