Milk And Winters

Milk And Winters

Cold winters are here and many people are beset with the problems of cold weather. Some are complaining of cold while others have aching joints. A warm blanket and a hot cup of milk are your best friends on a chilly winter day.

Our elders have been telling us of the benefits of turmeric and milk to take care of common winter related health issues but let us get to know about a few other milk-based recipes that will raise our immunity and keep the flu away.  

Dates milk: Wash, peel and deseed 6-8 dates and cut them into thin slices. Add the slices to 2 glasses of boiling milk. Dates have a natural sweetener and are high in fibre.

Fig (anjeer) milk: Wash 4-5 anjeer and directly put them to 2 cups of boiling milk. Keep it on a low flame till the milk reduces to about half. Figs are high in fiber content. This is nutritious and helps in digestion and prevents constipation. The natural sweetness of figs makes the milk sweet without adding sugar.

Ginger milk: Bring 2 cups of milk to a boiling point and then grate half an inch of ginger into it. Let the milk simmer for say 10 minutes on slow-medium flame. Once the milk reduces to 3/4th of the quantity, add 2 teaspoons of sugar. To serve it hot, use a strainer to strain the milk. Ginger enhances the flavor and aroma of the milk. It is also good for the digestive system and helps in fighting the flu and cold.

Nowadays many people add cocoa, chocolate and other packaged additives to milk. These traditional and time-tested ingredients when added to milk provide adequate nutrition and benefits that help us stay healthy and fit in the cold winters.