Dec 3, 2023, 07:12 AM IST

Health benefits of drinking rasam in winter

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Rasam has several health benefits especially during winters. This traditional south Indian soup is made by tamarind juice, with the addition of Indian sesame oil, turmeric, tomato, chili pepper, pepper, garlic, cumin, curry leaves, mustard, coriander, asafoetida, sea salt, and water.

One of the major benefits you receive from rasam is that it acts as a natural remedy for colds and flu. During the winter season, people can suffer cold and flu and drinking rasam will provide you with warmth.

It’s flavourful spices will also help relieve congestion and sore throat.

Rasam is also known for its digestive properties as the high fibre content present in tamarind resolves your constipation issues.

You are likely to lose weight much faster if you start consuming rasam as it’s a low calorie food.

Also, the high fibre content present in rasam keeps you full for longer hours and prevents overeating.

Interestingly, consuming rasam may prevent the possibility of cancer. Due to the addition of black pepper which further contains piperine, it may help towards inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.

Disclaimer: This content including advice gives generic information only and is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion.

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