Winter Nutrition Tips
The winter month brings in a lot of appetite changes and diet changes
with it. The shorter days, longer nights, and colder temperatures make it less
motivating to work out or exercise. The comforter and bed seems like the best
place to be and obviously, comfort foods and treats are the go to meals.
A nutritious meal is a must
in the changing weather and colder months. It helps keep your energized, fit,
and boosts your immunity.
Adding healthy carbs and eating carbohydrate-rich foods increases the
brain's production of “the happy chemical” serotonin and make you feel more up
and less depressed. These include nuts (raw, fried, or roasted), whole grains,
beets, radish, turnips, sweet potatoes, and squash.
Winter also bring with it a
rainbow of fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits like broccoli, oranges, pomegranates,
kale, legumes, pulses, beans, strawberries, capsicums, and spinach.
For the meat eaters, there is a whole lot of options but sticking to a
roasted/baked version of chicken, meat, fish, and other seafood is a healthier
option.
Unlike the summers when you sweat a lot and the body demands a lot of
water, staying well hydrated in winters can be challenging. Well timed and
regular intake of water, fresh citric juices, tea, and coffee can help the body
stay hydrated.
Warm Winter Drinks such as soup, stew, hot chocolate, and turmeric milk
can be nutritious, warm, and festive.
Over-the-counter supplements for
vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc can help boost immunity and fulfill the
requirement of the body.
Eating healthy is as important as exercising
regularly, sleeping well, and keeping active during the winter months.
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