The season of merriment, vacations and picnics has finally arrived. It is surely the season most of us look forward to. After all, we all want to experience the long-awaited joy of feeling warm in woolen clothes and hot drinks. It is winter which teaches us that the simple things in life provide the greatest joy.
However, you need to stay fit and healthy if you want to enjoy the weather. As winter makes its presence felt, so does disease and sickness. No matter if you are young or old, winter does pose a problem for the health-conscious.
Winter and heart health
Along with changes in the weather come changes to your body. Due to decreasing temperature and humidity, your heart has to work harder to send warm oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. This means an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. The cold weather also causes changes in the composition of your blood, which in turn increases the risk of blood clots and even stroke.
Today, let’s talk about some simple hot drinks that you can enjoy in winter to maintain heart health and keep health problems at bay.
5 heart-healthy drinks for winter
1. Green tea: This ancient hot drink has enormous health-boosting capacity. From weight loss to increased stamina – the application of green tea seems unlimited. Moreover, regular consumption of green tea has been shown to improve heart health. This special type of tea reduces the risk of blood clot formation. Just 3 cups of green tea each day will help you stay free for various cardiovascular problems while moderating the cholesterol level in your body.
2. Ginger tea: Known for its hot and sweet flavour, ginger tea is easy to prepare and a pleasure to consume. The active nutrients present in ginger have a variety of health benefits. Ginger can strengthen your cardiovascular system, reduce the risk of common cold and improve the functioning of your immune system. This can help your heart stay fit while allowing you to enjoy comprehensive health.
3. Cinnamon tea: Better known by its Hindi name dalchini, this humble kitchen ingredient has potent heart-protective capacity. Cinnamon helps the body to break down cholesterol, which in turn reduces the risk of arterial blockage and Atherosclerosis. It also helps the body keep control over the blood sugar level. Most importantly, cinnamon will guard you against common cold, which is known to spread during winter.
4. Hot Coffee: What would winter be without curling up in bed with a hot cup of coffee? If you enjoy drinking coffee, you will be pleased to know that when consumed in moderation, coffee is actually good for your heart. The caffeine temporarily increases the heart rate, improves stamina, removes lethargy and reduces the risk of suffering from stroke. Most importantly, controlled consumption of coffee makes it less likely for you to contract various heart-related diseases.
5. Black tea: The polyphenols and antioxidants present in tea help to maintain overall health and infuses a sense of vitality on a sluggish winter morning. Studies have found that tea may even reduce the risk of Atherosclerosis, especially among women. If you are wary of caffeine, you can definitely opt for black tea instead.
By Khalid Md. Saifullah
Naturoveda Health World
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