5 winter drinks to keep you healthy and warm

When winter comes, there is nothing better than enjoying a hot drink that not only keeps the body warm but also brings many health benefits.

Accordingly, the following 5 hot drinks are recommended by health care experts in winter.

Ginger tea

Health & Life Newspaper quoted Heathshots as saying that ginger tea has a spicy, warm flavor and is often used to soothe digestive problems, boost immunity, and fight inflammation, especially in cold weather. Although ginger tea can be drunk cold, in winter it is better to drink it warm. You can drink 2 to 3 cups of ginger tea a day.

Ginger contains the main biological compounds gingerol and shogaol with anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antioxidant effects, specifically:

Cinnamon tea

VietNamNet newspaper quoted specialist doctor II Huynh Tan Vu - Lecturer of Traditional Medicine Faculty, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, saying that cinnamon is a spice in cooking and also an oriental medicine. Since ancient times, people have classified cinnamon into 4 precious medicinal herbs: ginseng, velvet antler, cinnamon, and aconite.

Winter weather makes your body feel cold, health conditions can change. Colds can easily cause flu, cough, runny nose. Therefore, every morning, you should drink a cup of tea mixed with cinnamon to feel warmer, reduce symptoms of illness caused by the weather and prevent many chronic diseases including diabetes and cancer.

Turmeric milk

Turmeric milk is a powerful source of antioxidants. You can drink a glass of turmeric milk before going to bed. It will keep your body warm and can help soothe a sore throat, reduce congestion and reduce cough.

Mix one teaspoon of turmeric powder with one cup of warm milk to make turmeric milk. Add honey to taste.

Turmeric tea (left) and cinnamon tea are very good for health.

Almond milk

Crushed almonds are added to this drink and heated and cooked for a while. Almonds are rich in vitamin E, potassium, magnesium and other essential nutrients. You can also add cardamom and saffron to make it healthier (no sugar is recommended for this drink).

Warm lemon water

Lemon is a citrus fruit. It is rich in vitamin C which helps boost immunity and skin health. Warm lemon water can also help reduce the risk of heart disease. You can drink hot lemon water during winter. It will also help you flush out toxins from your body. Many people choose to drink warm lemon water in the morning.

Thanh Thanh (Synthesis)

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