We are moving towards the winter months, leaving the very hot and oppressive temperatures behind. Our appetite, which we lost in the sweltering heat of summer, has already started to come back. Not to mention the decrease in our immune system caused by unstable weather. As the nights get longer, snacks eaten at home have increased, and with the cold weather, saying "Let's walk home in this beautiful weather" has already been replaced by taxis or buses, right? So, what should we do to strengthen our immune system and prevent weight gain in winter? Here are the hidden secrets of how to eat during the winter months.
When we wake up in the morning in winter months, we wake up to cloudy, overcast and rainy weather and when we see that it is dark on the way home from work, we all feel depressed and sad.
5 foods that boost our mood. :
Spinach: The healthiest serotonin of the winter months. Thanks to the folic acid and magnesium it contains, spinach helps us relax and puts us in a positive mood by stimulating the secretion of the happiness hormone.
Dark Chocolate: It is an undeniable fact that chocolate spreads happiness. At the same time, thanks to the theobromine it contains, it improves our mood and helps keep us vigorous during the winter months. Just be careful that it is bitter and does not exceed 1-2 squares a day.
Purslane: Here is an omega3 feast for you. Thanks to the omega 3 it contains, purslane relieves brain fatigue and also pulls you out of a depressive mood. You can consume it by making a salad with yoghurt or cooking it with olive oil.
Pomegranate: This fruit, which is full of antioxidants, reduces stress and brings a positive mood due to its high vitamin C. At the same time, it strengthens our metabolism by fighting free radicals and creates a shield against diseases. You can use it by sprinkling it on your salad during the winter months.
In winter, instead of going out for a walk or sightseeing, we prefer to spend weekends sitting at home with tea or coffee in our hands and watching TV series. In the meantime, we snack on whatever comes to hand. Foods that ring alarm bells are chips, biscuits, milk chocolates and sunflower seeds. Be careful, 100 grams of chips contains 500 kcal, and 100 grams of sugar biscuits. � 450-500 kcal, 100 grams of sunflower seeds 300-350 kcal. Since sunflower seeds are not stopped once they are eaten, more than 100 grams are consumed, and they are quite high in calories and cause us to consume more sodium than necessary due to their salt. Instead of these, 1 glass of warm milk you drink along with 2-3 dried apricots has only 180 kcal and the satiating effect of milk is also added. One portion of winter fruit consumed alongside 10 almonds contains only 105 kcal and plenty of omega3 and vitamins. Toast made with 2 fingers thick cheese between 2 thin slices of brown bread has only 210 kcal and is a healthy snack with the feeling of fullness brought by the brown bread and the calcium taken from the cheese. You can add a pinch of cinnamon to milk and yoghurt to suppress your sweet tooth.
As for beverages, instead of carbonated drinks, hot herbal and fruit teas that turn cold weather into a warming one, and freshly squeezed fruit juices for those who do not have a weight problem can be preferred. Honey, one of the best foods for colds, can be strengthened by adding 1 teaspoon of honey to a hot drink.
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