Winter is ideal for fibre-rich, grounding foods like water chestnuts. (Picture Credit: Pexels)
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Boost Your Gut This Winter: 6 Ayurvedic Habits for Strong Digestion

  • Winter naturally weakens Agni (digestive fire), slowing digestion and impacting vitality, making mindful practices crucial.
  • Support Agni by sipping warm water or herbal infusions like roasted cumin/ajwain water, and taking 100 steps (shatapawli) after meals.
  • Opt for warm, seasonal, easily digestible foods like aged grains, ghee, jaggery, and cooked meals with warming spices; avoid cold, raw, or processed items.
  • Soothe acidity with overnight-soaked black raisins and fennel seeds; practice mindful eating by chewing thoroughly and finishing dinner early.
  • Consider a gentle one-day winter cleanse for bloating/low energy and incorporate traditional gut-friendly ingredients like water chestnuts.

Why It Matters: Embrace Ayurvedic winter habits like warm foods and mindful eating to strengthen Agni and maintain optimal gut health.

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