Winter is coming!
Most people tend to gain weight during the winter season because the cold weather makes them reach out for foods such as pizza, burgers, fries, fried chicken, and more. Also, their exercise regimen heads for a full flip. In addition, those Christmas and New Year parties, where you don’t think twice before eating foods that could increase your weight.
Nevertheless, you are able to prevent gaining weight by following the below-mentioned food guidelines:
Eat a lot of vegetables and fruits
Your grandma is always right when she says ‘eat your veggies.’ Vegetables and fruits are rich in essential nutrients and antioxidants, which help not only to lose weight but also to stay away from the flu and the cold this winter. Eat a bowl of vegetables and salad if you decide to go for a picnic. It will fill you up and keep your weight under check.
Eat foods rich in fiber and protein
Make sure your diet contains foods rich in fiber and protein, and less in fat. Eating foods loaded with fiber and proteins helps in curbing sugar cravings and keeps you full, preventing you from munching unhealthy snacks. Also, it will help regulate your blood sugar levels. In fact, foods containing high fiber and protein have a low glycemic index (GI), motivating you to shed pounds.
Have soup before lunch and dinner
In winter, it always is a good idea to have a bowl of soup before your lunch and dinner. This will fill you up and eventually you consume less food, helping you to manage your weight. However, make sure you do not add too much butter to the soup.
Avoid processed and packaged food
Stay away from processed and packaged foods this winter because they are the main culprit of making you fat or obese. They may tempt you but you need to have control over your taste buds. Munching on processed and packaged foods could increase your weight in no time. Avoid cakes, pastries, burgers, cookies, doughnuts, pizza, and bread.
Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated
Water is extremely important when it comes to detoxifying your system and maintaining a healthy weight. So, please try to drink plenty of water this winter. You can also have herbal or green tea daily. Drinking at least 12 to 15 glasses a day helps you stay satiated for hours. You can have herbal teas such as lemongrass, peppermint, and chamomile. The aforementioned food guidelines would help you lose weight this winter but do not forget to exercise. Mild to moderate physical activities such as walking, running, jogging, cycling, etc. will help you maintain a healthy weight.
