Tired, bloated? Gut friendly foods to have in winter

Written by: Mantasha Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra 1 December 2025

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Warm Soups

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Ginger

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Ghee

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Fermented Foods

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Sweet Potatoes

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Fennel & Ajwain Water

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Conclusion

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