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 you can drink ginger tea 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 which have anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antioxidant effects, specifically:

Cinnamon tea

VietNamNet newspaper quoted specialist doctor 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, your health condition can change. Colds can easily cause flu, cough, runny nose. Therefore, every morning, you should drink a cup of tea with cinnamon to feel your body 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 warm and cook for a while to prepare this drink. 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 remove toxins from your body. Many people choose to drink warm lemon water in the morning.

Thanh Thanh (Synthesis)

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