- By Ruchi Sharma, Nutritionist, In collaboration with Organic India
Winter is that time of year when every other home
seems to be filled with coughs, colds, and sniffles. The sudden change in
weather, the cool breeze, and shorter days can quietly lower our immunity, even
when we feel we are doing everything right. As a mother and a nutritionist,
I’ve learned that the secret to staying healthy in winter lies in consistency
and quality of nourishment. It’s not about quick fixes but about strengthening
the body from within.
Health begins with balance, and balance comes from
daily habits that align with nature. Strengthening inner defence, nature’s way
is good for you. When you choose organic, whole herbs you bring into your
kitchen nature’s purity and potency – grown without the use of chemical
fertilizers, herbs with high antioxidants that retain the plants complete
actives and are absorbed better in the body.
I often find myself returning to the same time-tested
ingredients my dadi and my mother used to trust, only now these are pure,
certified organic, in whole herb form and in a convenient to use format. These
are my winter essentials — Tulsi, Turmeric, Amla, Ginger— each of which has
stood the test of time and now fits perfectly into our contemporary lifestyle.
The first and most important ingredient for me is
Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil. It supports respiratory health, helps reduce
congestion. My day begins with a cup of Organic India Tulsi Original Infusion,
which feels like a comforting ritual from my childhood but with nature’s purity
and convenience. Every cup carries the 100% Whole Herb Shakti of real Vana,
Krishna, Rama Tulsi, not synthetic flavours. I often enjoy it in the morning
sunlight, and in the evening my kids love it with a drizzle of honey, a simple,
soothing family habit that helps us stay protected through the season.
Next comes Turmeric, the golden healer. I still
remember my grandmother insisting on a cup of warm haldi doodh every time I got
a cough or cold. Today, I carry that same wisdom forward in a convenient way
through Organic India Turmeric Formula Capsules. Each capsule delivers the
power of whole turmeric root, rich in curcuminoids, resins, and essential oils
that support healing and immunity. Made with whole herbs that offer full range
of plant actives for better absorption and benefit utilization by the body.
Amla, or Indian Gooseberry, is my next essential for
winter. It’s naturally rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and minerals that
strengthen immunity. It can be incorporated into your routine in so many ways –
powders that can be added to smoothies or warm water or in the form of
chyawanprash. I personally use the certified organic, organic India amla powder
and Organic India Chyawanprash, being organic its free from harmful chemicals
and has the goodness organic herbs retain their full nutritional value.
Ginger is another ingredient I simply cannot do
without. It warms the body, and supports respiratory health. It’s that one
spice that instantly brings comfort, especially when combined with Tulsi. I
often brew a cup of Organic India Tulsi Ginger Infusion in the evenings for my
family. It’s soothing, aromatic, and a perfect way to unwind while supporting
immunity naturally.
Immunity is built right when it is built the natures
way – with whole organic herbs full of natures purity. These winter staples are
more than herbs; they are habits of care passed down through generations.