Kapanlagi.com - Cold air can be a problem for some people. Because, there are some people who have a body condition that cannot tolerate the cold. People who cannot tolerate the cold can experience various problems ranging from catching a cold or, even more extreme, hypothermia. Therefore, when feeling cold, most people look for foods that increase body temperature.
The normal human body temperature is at 37 degrees Celsius. When it's cold, a person's body temperature can drop. This continuous drop in body temperature is called hypothermia. As a result, the function of several organs in the body will also be disrupted.
Therefore, it is important to restore the body temperature to normal, one of which is by eating foods that can increase body temperature. So, what are those foods?
Summarized from various sources, here are several types of foods that increase body temperature.
1. Red Meat
(credit: pixabay)
Red meats such as beef, buffalo, pork, horse, or similar are known to contain many nutrients. Some nutrients such as iron and vitamin B12 are believed to increase body temperature. Iron plays an important role in maintaining oxygen circulation throughout the body. This will help the body temperature return to normal.
In addition, the content of vitamin B12 in red meat will also help boost the immune system. With that, the body condition will be more optimal and ready to face cold weather.
2. Chili
Spicy food indeed tastes perfect when eaten during rain or cold weather. Not only delicious on the tongue, it turns out that spicy food can bring benefits to help increase body temperature. Moreover, if the source of spiciness used is chili.
Chili contains a compound called capsaicin. Not only making it spicy, this compound is also useful in supporting the body's metabolism system to run smoothly. In addition, a smooth metabolism will also burn more fat. This means that apart from warming the body in cold weather, chili is also beneficial for weight loss.
3. Garlic
(credit: pixabay)
Garlic has long been a staple ingredient in many traditional dishes in the country. In addition, garlic is also known to have many health benefits. One benefit that may not be widely known is its ability to increase body temperature. To maintain or increase body temperature, you can consume garlic as usual, as a seasoning or ingredient in dishes. Alternatively, you can also consume raw garlic.
4. Brown Rice
Another food that can increase body temperature is brown rice. Brown rice is known as one of the complex carbohydrates, which can provide energy for a relatively longer period of time. In addition, brown rice is believed to help increase blood sugar levels. As a result, body temperature will gradually increase.
5. Banana
(credit: pixabay)
As one of the most popular fruits, bananas have many fans. Not only are they often used as desserts, bananas are also known to have many benefits. One of the benefits of bananas is that they can regulate body temperature. According to eatthis.com, bananas are rich in vitamin B and magnesium, which can help the thyroid and adrenal glands regulate body temperature in cold weather.
In one large-sized banana, there is at least ten percent magnesium and vitamin B. To obtain this benefit of bananas, you can eat them directly. Additionally, you can also consume them in other ways, such as mixing them with cereal or oatmeal.
6. Peanuts
Another food that can increase body temperature is peanuts. Like bananas, peanuts also contain vitamin B. The type of vitamin B found in peanuts is vitamin B3. Vitamin B3 is very useful for maintaining the body's metabolism system and improving blood circulation. With a well-maintained metabolism system and blood circulation, body temperature will indirectly increase and tend to stabilize at a normal temperature.
7. Ginger
(credit: pixabay)
In addition to being used as a spice or seasoning, ginger is also often used as a traditional medicine. Ginger is often processed into a beneficial herbal drink called jamu for health. Ginger is indeed proven to be effective in making the body feel warmer. As the body becomes warmer, the body temperature also increases.
Not only that, consuming ginger when feeling cold is also useful for increasing the body's immune system.
Those are some types of food that can increase body temperature. You can consume them when you start feeling cold. Hope this is useful!
(kpl/psp)
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.