Lohri 2023: When we celebrate the festival of Lohri, which is the main festival of Punjabis, there is a lot of heat all around us. On the day of Lohri, people light a fire in front of their houses. Different types of dishes are made to make the festival of Lohri memorable and add sweetness to it. Many delicacies like jaggery and peanut chikki, popcorn, sesame seeds and gajak are prepared, offered and distributed among the people in Lohri. So, in this article today, we will tell you about the health benefits of eating traditional dishes eaten on Lohri. Along with taste, your health will also be very good on this festival.
Groundnut
Consuming peanuts in winter helps in keeping the body warm from inside. Many nutrients like iron, calcium, zinc, vitamin E and vitamin B6 are found in peanuts, which help in protecting the body from many diseases. In a research done on groundnut, it has been revealed that by consuming it in a certain quantity, heart related problems can be overcome. So this time on the festival of Lohri definitely eat peanuts.
popcorn
Popcorn is a popular snack made during the festival of Lohri. Many such nutrients are found in popcorn, which help in strengthening digestion, controlling cholesterol and weight loss. If popcorn is consumed in the winter season, it also works to generate heat in the body. Popcorn also looks very tasty to eat.
Chikki
Chikki made by mixing sesame, jaggery and peanuts is eaten in large quantities during the winter season. Antioxidants and phytophenols are found in gram, which are considered very beneficial for the development of the brain. Consuming chikki helps in fighting against diseases like Alzheimer’s. Chikki also helps in strengthening the nervous system of the brain. People also like to eat chikki in cold weather.
Til ke laddoos
Sesame contains many nutrients like copper, manganese and calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, molybdenum, vitamin B1, selenium and fiber. All these nutrients work to give energy to the body during the winter season. Consuming sesame seeds, sesame ladoo in winter helps in strengthening bones, keeping heart diseases at bay, reducing the risk of cancer and reducing inflammation in the body. Sesame is also very beneficial for health.
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