Just as we pay attention to our clothes and warming up these days when cold weather arrives, our metabolism protects itself without us even realizing it. And it responds to the season by preserving fat tissue instead of wasting energy. These days, our tendency towards foods containing simple carbohydrates is increasing and we end up in the junk food sections of the markets. At this point, eating frequency and timing are very important in reducing junk food consumption. If we talk about what simple carbohydrate foods are; Foods that cause sudden changes in our blood sugar, such as pastries, candies and wafers. If we choose complex carbohydrates such as whole grain products, dried fruits or oatmeal instead of simple carbohydrates, our blood sugar will increase and decrease more regularly and our desire for sweets will decrease.
As the nights get longer in winter, our desire for snacks at night will decrease. Our tendency is increasing, so let's see who our warm friends should be in these long cold nights!
SAHLEP: 1 tea glass of sahlep is approximately 85-90 calories. Salep, which works the intestines, treats cough and strengthens the immune system and does not leave us alone in our pleasant conversations on cold winter nights, is one of the drinks that individuals with diabetes should be careful about due to its sugar content.
BOZA: 1 tea glass of boza, which is a little more caloric than sahleb, is approximately. It is 240 calories. Therefore, attention should be paid to the amount of consumption. Consisting of millet, water and sugar, boza has a high content of B vitamins, calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P) and zinc (Zn).
WATER: Water has an important place in keeping the body temperature balanced. Drinking water in winter is more difficult than in any season, so you can color and sweeten your water with fruit pieces. Don't forget! If you are a woman, the amount of water you need to drink daily is at least 2 liters, and if you are a man, this amount increases to 2.5 liters! Keep your water with you throughout the day, and don't forget WATER, which is a 0-calorie friend.
HERBAL TEA: You can benefit from herbal teas other than water to meet your fluid intake. However, the idea that I drink tea, coffee and water is quite wrong. Because tea and coffee are diuretic drinks, which means they increase your water need. Therefore, tea When you drink coffee, you should consume more water, not less. Herbal teas such as linden, sage and green tea are candidates for a 0-calorie warm friend if you consume them without sugar on cold winter nights!
CHESTNUT: It has antioxidant properties with its vitamin C content. It is responsible for the production of DNA with its folic acid content. It is beneficial for eye health with its vitamin A content. It prevents cardiovascular diseases. Although it is low in fat, it contains high amounts of protein and carbohydrates. Due to its high carbohydrate content, it is one of the foods that people with diabetes should be careful about. It should not be forgotten that 3 chestnuts are equivalent to 1 slice of bread.
FRUITS AND FRUITS: Fruits, which are rich in vitamin C, are indispensable for all of us on long winter nights to increase our body resistance and strengthen our immune system. Fruits with high antioxidant content such as orange, tangerine, grapefruit and pomegranate, which are abundant in winter months, should be consumed. While they have a cholesterol-lowering, heart-friendly effect, they play a very important role in protecting against cancer. Freshly squeezed fruit juices should be preferred instead of acidic drinks. At this point, attention should be paid to the number of fruits in a glass of fruit juice, the increased amount of carbohydrates and its calories. (It is very important for people who consume medication to consult their doctor before consuming grapefruit.)
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