The video discusses five winter products that people should consider replacing with healthier alternatives. These products include:
1. Commercial peanut jaggery chikkis, which often contain sugar, and can be replaced with homemade or sugar-free versions.
2. Body lotions that contain harsh chemicals, which can be replaced with natural, toxin-free options like Sirona's hydrating body lotion or a homemade mixture of aloe vera gel, glycerin, and almond oil.
3. Room heaters that burn oxygen and release carbon monoxide, which can be replaced with oil-filled heaters that are safer and more energy-efficient.
4. Chyawanprash that contains artificial sweeteners, which can be replaced with traditional, unrefined sugar-based or jaggery-based versions.
5. Lip balms that contain petroleum-derived ingredients, which can be replaced with natural, toxin-free options like coconut oil-based lip balms or pure Desi cow ghee.
The video also promotes a special ayurvedic hair oil that comes with a true heater, which can help to warm the oil to the optimal temperature for hair growth.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Peanut jaggery chikkis are a popular winter snack.
2. Commercially sold peanut jaggery chikkis often contain added sugar.
3. Traditionally, peanut jaggery chikkis were made solely from jaggery.
4. Adding sugar to peanut jaggery chikkis disturbs their warming properties and reduces their health quotient.
5. Some brands, such as I Say Organic and Postcard, make peanut jaggery chikkis without added sugar or preservatives.
6. Dry skin is a common side effect of winter.
7. A good body lotion should hydrate, repair, and nourish the skin.
8. Many popular body lotions contain harsh chemicals that can damage the skin.
9. Some toxin-free body lotion options are available in the Indian market, such as Sirona's hydrating body lotion and Rustic Art's blueberry organic body lotion.
10. Oil-filled heaters are a safer and healthier option for heating homes, especially for babies.
11. Radiant heaters and convection air blower heaters can burn oxygen and release poisonous carbon monoxide.
12. Oil-filled heaters are more expensive than other types of heaters but are recommended by doctors.
13. Chavanprash is a traditional Ayurvedic medicine that is often consumed during winter.
14. Commercially sold chavanprash often contains added sugar or artificial sweeteners.
15. Unrefined sugar-based chavanprash is a healthier option than sugar-free or refined sugar-based variants.
16. Lip balms can help to protect and moisturize dry lips during winter.
17. Petroleum jelly-based lip balms, such as Vaseline, can be harsh on the skin and cause darkening of the lips.
18. Some natural lip balm options are available, such as coconut oil-based lip balms or pure Desi cow ghee.
Note: These facts do not include any opinions or personal recommendations expressed in the text.