By: Rashi Chaudhary
Boost Your Child’s Immunity In Winter With These Healthy Drinks
At this point of time, we all can feel the colder winds in the air. The chilly season has brought in so many changes in our daily routine and overall health. As the day gets shorter, we tend to feel less energised or fatigued, our skin also gets dry and itchy. For most of us, the hair gets extremely frizzy and difficult to manage. Moreover, cold and flu become so common.
As an adult it already takes a lot to stay protected from seasonal illness, the children get more prone to it. The rise in severe pollution levels is also contributing to making all of us especially children more prone to illness.
While we may look for other ways like layering the child with sweaters, keep them tucked in blanket, not letting them play outside, and so much more, one of the most important aspects that we may miss is – “Proper Nutrition” which make them at biggest risk of falling sick.
We’re sure as a parent, you must be insecure about your child’s health. If yes, then this is the blog post that you must give a read!
What is The Importance of Children’s Immunity During Winters?
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Immunity plays a big role in protecting our health irrespectively. Our immune system is responsible to fight off infections by creating a shield against various infections or viruses. Although there are plenty of things we can do to boost immunity, consuming a diet rich in immune-boosting food is always an easier choice.
The children’s immunity is already in the developing stage so they need to be extra protected. You need to feed them with the right food or beverages. Out of everything, some comforting & healthy winter special drinks make a good choice to feed the child with. They are easier to make, require minimal ingredients which are commonly found in every kitchen household, and the best part is – kids will love them.
For the fussy eaters of the house, it may get difficult to provide nutrition to them, however, with an array of drinks to boost the immune system of child that we are going to share here, it would not be a difficult task anymore.
Without any further ado, let’s get into the blog post to know how you can make use of a few home remedies to boost your child’s health for the winter season in the long haul.
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Papaya Smoothie
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Papaya smoothies are a winter immunity booster for kids considering it is rich in vitamin C, boost white blood cell production and immune function. Loaded with antioxidants like beta-carotene, Papayas combat free radicals thus strengthening the immune system.
The presence of other essential nutrients like vitamin A and E collectively contribute to overall immunity. Moreover, it is a tasty alternative for picky kids that also helps in hydration and better digestion. Try it once, bet your child will be coming and asking for more.
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ABC Juice
When you are doing it the right way, Juicing is one of the easiest and healthiest alternatives to consume required nutrients especially for the fussy eaters. And, when it comes to juicing, the classic Miracle drink – ABC juice is the top-pick to enhance the body’s natural defense mechanism.
This popular 3-ingredients drink is a powerful and slightly sweet combination of Apple, Beetroot & Carrot. All of the three when combined together results in a perfect mix which helps fight off certain virus and infections. If you are not juicing at home, consider OMJOOS ABC Juice, cold-pressed, fresh & 100% chemical-free.
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Golden Turmeric Milk
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An ayurvedic ancient recipe that has been traditionally used to boost immunity, Golden Milk aka Turmeric Milk is already a big hit in every household. It regained popularity during the corona virus era, when people were relying on homemade goodness to keep themselves protected. It was so much so that many leading brands like Mother Dairy introduced Turmeric latte drinks to help support immunity.
Therefore, it is a good choice for kids as well. However, the taste is not pleasing for a lot of people, so make it child-friendly by adding ingredients like Honey, Black Pepper, Cinnamon Powder, etc. to make sure it tastes good.
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Winter Sunrise Juice
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As the name suggests, winter sunrise juice is a bright-coloured juice packed with the goodness of Vitamin C that comes from oranges, ginger, turmeric, and carrot, and great pick to have during the morning. It is naturally sweet, warming, and packed with nutrients that help to prevent illness in their own ways.
To make the process easier, order chemical-free cold-pressed Orange Juice and Carrot Juice from OMJOOS and add on ginger, turmeric, and orange juice as per your taste preference.
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Tomato Rasam
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The popular South Indian Dish- Tomato Rasam is rich in vitamins A and C which is great for enhancing kids’ immunity. These nutrients support immune function, helping the body resist infections. Additionally, the antioxidants in tomatoes combat free radicals. The inclusion of ingredients like garlic and turmeric further strengthens the immune system. Plus, it’s tasty so no hassle for forcing children.
Final Thoughts
We all know that the easiest way to get your child intake proper nutrition is through seasonal eating. Nevertheless, it is also no surprise that it can be quite challenging to make them eat all the healthy fruits and vegetables considering the fact that a majority of the kids are picky. For this reason, including the list of drinks to boost the immune system that we have shared above is a fun, delicious & definitely healthy way to incorporate important nutrients and create an effective shield against seasonal diseases.
So no more convincing children to eat certain fruits and veggies while still not compromising with their health!