As the cold wave persists, one of the most common mistakes people make is skipping meals to stay indoors or due to reduced thirst. However, the best way to keep the body warm is by ensuring proper nutrition. The Week reports that cold weather increases the body's energy requirements significantly .

Food as Fuel:

When you skip a meal, your body enters an energy-conservation mode. Blood volume can drop slightly, making it harder for the heart to pump warm blood to the skin's surface. This makes you feel colder .

In February, with the body's digestive fire (Agni) at its peak according to Ayurveda, it is crucial to eat complex carbohydrates. Grains like Bajra (pearl millet), Makka (corn), and Jowar are not just fillers; they are metabolic fuel .

- Bajra: Known as the "warmest grain," it generates internal heat during digestion, keeping you insulated from within.

- Ghee: Adding a teaspoon of ghee to your rice or dal lubricates the digestive tract and provides healthy fats that burn slowly, releasing energy consistently .

Experts advise having a hearty, warm breakfast like vegetable poha or moong dal chilla. Don't step out into the fog on an empty stomach, and ensure you eat balanced meals at regular intervals to maintain core body temperature .