Dry fruits nuts tulsi ginger leafy vegetables in your meals in winter is good but avoid red meat and control the intake of milk products suggest experts. Bhavishya Wadhwan Founder at 98FIT and Neha Ranglani Nutritionist and lifestyle educator have listed food habits not advisable for the cold season: Dairy products: Although milk is known as a complete food but in winter it is better to reduce its intake. Milk causes phlegm and can thicken the phlegm already present. This makes you more uncomfortable and increases the irritation in the throat. Hot or cold drinks: Everybody loves hot coffee hot