“Winter is the time to focus on warming and strengthening the body so as to protect against the cold. Therefore, our food and drink choices should help support this treatment strategy. While in the west people commonly drink iced beverages all year long, traditionally in Asia people almost never drank anything cold. ”
Winter Season One – Ginger
” A good source of vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese, ginger is listed as an herbal medicine with carminative effects: a substance that promotes the release of intestinal gas. It’s also an intestinal spasmolytic, which relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract. That means it can settle an upset stomach, relieve vomiting, and ease gas and diarrhea discomfort; but it’s also effective in preventing nausea in the first place.” writes Dr. Joseph Mercola on his article “What is Ginger Good For?”
Winter Season Two – Walnut
“One-quarter cup of walnuts, for instance, provides more than 100 percent of the daily recommended value of plant-based omega-3 fats, along with high amounts of copper, manganese, molybdenum, and biotin.” writes Dr. Joseph Mercola on his article “7 Benefits of Eating Walnuts”