Bathua is not just a taste, it is a treasure of health, know why it is a boon for you in winter.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Today is 31st December 2025 and the harsh cold outside is gaining its pace. In such a season, when sneezing, cold and laziness do not leave us, then we need a diet which provides warmth from inside and protection from outside. Bathua enters here. This plant, which often grows on its own in the fields, is not just a ‘weed’, but is a power-bank of nutrition which is enough to keep you fit. 1. Natural Bodyguard of Immunity: Bathua contains a mixture of Vitamin A, C and B-complex which increases the immunity of your body manifold. For those who are frequently troubled by cold and cough, Bathua ka Saag works like a medicine.2. Anemia will go away. Do you know that Bathua contains better iron and phosphorus than spinach? If you often feel tired or the level of hemoglobin in the body is low, then definitely add Bathua to your diet. It not only creates new blood but also improves the flow of oxygen in the body.3. Solution to every stomach problem: People of old times used to rely on Bathua juice or boiled Bathua to keep their stomach clean. If you are troubled by constipation or gas problem, Bathua acts like an ‘eraser’ for your digestive system. It is expert in clearing intestinal waste.4. Glowing skin and eyesight: The vitamins present in Bathua are excellent for the health of your eyes. Also, its regular consumption purifies the blood, which has a direct effect on the glow of your face. Internal cleaning is necessary to reduce blemishes and acne, which Bathua does well.5. Also helpful in weight loss: Bathua has very low calories and very high fiber. It keeps your stomach full for a long time, thus preventing you from eating unnecessarily. If you have resolved to ‘lose weight’ in 2026, then keep Bathua at the top of your list. Right way to eat: Although Bathua’s raita is the most popular, but you can also eat it by mixing it with dal (sapaita), stuffing it in parathas or making simple saag. Just keep in mind that do not fry it in too much oil and spices, otherwise its actual nutrients get reduced. A little caution: Bathua is hot in nature, hence it is eaten only in the winter season. Also, if you are pregnant or have any special medical condition, consume it in limited quantities only.