India, Jan. 4 -- The cold winter months can affect everything from digestion and metabolism to energy levels and immunity. While layering up and sipping hot drinks may offer immediate relief from the chill, what you eat plays an equally important role in keeping the body warm and resilient.

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, who has worked with stars like Kareena Kapoor, shared in her January 3 Instagram post Indian foods that naturally help keep the body warm during colder months.

Sharing examples from regional winter diets, Rujuta highlighted how everyday foods consumed across different parts of India naturally help the body stay warm. "Bajra bhakri with loni, which is basically white butter, arshi chai chutney, which is flaxseed ...