Seasonal changes can have negative effects on individuals' nutrition and lifestyle. With the onset of autumn, we can often feel tired, weak and reluctant. As summer ends, the sun gives way to rain, long days become shorter and nights become longer, and movement areas are restricted, which negatively affects our quality of life. The emergence of diseases along with the weakening of immunity during the preparation process for winter increases the duration of individuals' stay at home. As a result, overeating attacks become more frequent.
We can overcome the problems that autumn creates on us with a few simple methods.
Adequate and balanced nutrition: As the days get shorter, skip the summer dinners. We must give up the habit of eating. Eating little and often is the most important factor in coping with the fatigue and weakness that autumn brings. Because rapid rise or fall in blood sugar as a result of irregular nutrition and hunger can cause fatigue. So how to ensure adequate and balanced nutrition? Divide your plate into four sections; place in each section the meat and legume group, the dairy group, the vegetable and fruit group, and the bread and substitutes group. In this way, adequate and balanced nutrition will be provided.
Water drinking habit: Our brain cannot distinguish between hunger and thirst. Therefore, when we feel hungry, we should first drink water. At the same time, as the air temperature decreases, our need to drink water also decreases. As a result of the decrease, there is an increase in toxins and edema in our body. In order to remove these from our body, we must consume at least 8-12 glasses of water daily.
Natural and seasonal nutrition: Take care to consume seasonal vegetables and fruits. Avoid packaged products containing additives.
Vitamin C: Our body's need for vitamin C increases during this period. When it is not taken at sufficient levels, the effects of seasonal change are felt more intensely. The most important sources of vitamin C are: green pepper, parsley, tangerine, orange, kiwi and lemon. Especially the vitamin C needs of smokers are 2 times higher.
Physically active ite: If you do not want to gain weight during these periods, walks outdoors will make you feel good and spend energy.
Sleep: With a lack of sleep patterns, the desire to eat late at night may increase. This type of nutrition may cause reluctance at breakfast. For this reason, changes in meal patterns are observed.
Caffeine: As the weather gets colder and the nights get longer, hot drink consumption increases. Consumption of caffeinated beverages increases to fight fatigue, but excess caffeine causes heart palpitations and dehydration from the body.
Alcohol: Alcohol consumption should be controlled during the autumn period. Light alcohols should be preferred and limited to 1-2 glasses. Afterwards, plenty of water should be consumed to cleanse the body.
By applying these suggestions, we can make the transition to winter easier.
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