Sunday, December 25, 2011

Food to make your winter cozy

Seasonality of food refers to the time of year when a specific type food is at its peak, either in terms of harvest or its flavor. This is usually the time when the item is the freshest in the market. The food's peak time in terms of harvest usually coincides with when its flavor is at its best. There are some exceptions also, an example being sweet potatoes which are best eaten quite a while after harvest.

What factors have to be kept in mind while making winter menus!
Pick the vegetables & fruits which are grown during winters to get the best flavors, the vegetable and fruit grown in the winter season will give positive effect to your body.
Use ingredients which have the quality to keep you warm.
Eat low fat and high carbohydrate, food such as pasta, breads etc.
Add vitamin C to your menus.

What are the essential elements of a winter menu!
Consume food with a lot of carbohydrate.
Vegetables like beet root, carrots, red cabbage, brussel sprouts, methi leaves etc should be included in your menus.
Meats - mutton, pork, beef and duck meat cooked with spices or roast is a very good option.
Spices - use cinnamon and clove in your food.
Hot beverages - Tulsi and ginger tea concoction is one of the best beverages to keep you warm.
Usage of jaggery during winter is also good option instead of regular sugar.
Live barbeque is a very interesting option

Dos and don’ts while crafting your menus..
Eat fresh greens like spinach,etc.
Balanced intake of food with carbohydrates.
Balance your menus with peanuts and other nuts.
Red meats and game are good options during winters.
Make your food little spicy.
Don’t eat too much of light or fatty food.
Don’t drink too much of liquids – Hot and cold.
Don’t consume icy drinks and desserts.
Don’t stay hungry for long.

Let’s enjoy the chillness of winter with some good culinary feast

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