Baghelkhand: Locals Ditch Chicken/Mutton for Healthy Winter Fish

• Local fish are a popular choice over chicken and mutton in Baghelkhand's rural areas during winter.
• Fish is considered a "warm-natured" food, providing essential energy and warmth in cold weather.
• Varieties like Pam, Pahin, and Singhi are favored for their health benefits, including Omega-3, Vitamin D, calcium, and high protein.
• These fish boost immunity, improve skin and joint health, and help prevent respiratory illnesses.
• They are readily available fresh from local sources, affordable, less bony, and have a unique earthy flavor.

Why It Matters: Baghelkhand's local fish are a healthy, traditional, and affordable winter food.