{"id":352865,"date":"2025-12-16T22:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T22:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/352865\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T22:00:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T22:00:11","slug":"pune-nutritionist-shares-5-foods-you-should-avoid-this-winter-to-stay-healthy-and-fit-chyawanprash-amla-candy-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/352865\/","title":{"rendered":"Pune nutritionist shares 5 foods you should avoid this winter to stay healthy and fit: Chyawanprash, amla candy and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As the temperatures drop and winter sets in, our cravings tend to shift toward comforting, hearty foods. While it\u2019s tempting to indulge in rich and heavy dishes, not everything we eat is beneficial for our bodies during the colder months. From digestive issues to weight gain<\/a> and sluggishness, some foods can do more harm than good.<\/p>\n

\"Amita Amita Gadre advises avoiding high-calorie dry fruit laddus and sodium-heavy ready-made soups this winter.(Freepik) <\/p>\n

To help navigate your winter diet wisely, clinical nutritionist<\/a> Amita Gadre, based in Pune, Maharashtra, shares in her December 15 Instagram post 5 things you should avoid eating this season. (Also read: Fitness coach says \u2018just cardio isn\u2019t enough\u2019; shares 1 exercise women over 35 must do to stay strong and healthy<\/a> )<\/p>\n

1. Amla candy<\/p>\n

\u201cAmla is great, amla candy is not,\u201d Amita explains. \u201cIt\u2019s loaded with sugar.\u201d Instead, she suggests adding fresh grated amla to your chutneys, dal, sabzis, and salads to reap the benefits without the extra sugar.<\/p>\n

2. Chyawanprash<\/p>\n

\u201cI know this is an unpopular opinion, but chyawanprash is something you don\u2019t really need,\u201d says Amita. \u201cA vegetable soup has far more antioxidants<\/a> than chyawanprash, and it\u2019s also packed with sugar. No one needs it, not even kids.\u201d<\/p>\n

3. Dry fruit laddus<\/p>\n

While nutrient-dense, dry fruit laddus can be extremely high in calories. \u201cOne laddu can easily have around 200 calories. If you\u2019re trying to lose fat, a tight fistful of nuts is more than enough,\u201d she advises.<\/p>\n

4. Ready-packaged soups<\/p>\n

\u201cReady-package soups are a lot of sodium with barely any other nutrients,\u201d Amita warns. She recommends sticking to homemade soups instead.<\/p>\n

5. Ghee overload<\/p>\n

\u201cIn winters, we tend to move less, want to stay cosy, and are naturally a bit lazy,\u201d Amita notes. \u201cThe last thing we need is extra calories<\/a> from fat.\u201d She suggests moderating ghee intake, even during the colder months.<\/p>\n

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.<\/p>\n

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