The perfect combination for enjoying the cold seems to be to stay under the covers all day, savor good food and indulge in laziness once and for all. This is what everyone wants, but it is not the most suitable, let alone the healthiest way to face the low temperatures.
Even on the coldest days, you need to move your body a lot, have a balanced diet without exaggeration keep fit in winter without worrying about the balance.
Balanced diet
Try to make a balanced diet and without exaggeration. Drink hot drinks like tea, which has low calories and flavors for all tastes. Other options are hot chocolate, coffee and cappuccino, but take away the temptation of whipped cream, sour cream and be careful not to abuse sugar. Prefer the use of sweetener or low amount of sugar and prefer skim milk.
Have a menu rich in fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish and whole grains. As it is more difficult to consume fresh vegetables on winter days, invest in sautéed and choose to consume fruits in the form of juices or vitamins. Water consumption is also essential to maintain the body's functioning and hydrate the body.
For hot meals, prepare light, low-fat recipes such as nutritious soups and soups, always with natural spices, protein-rich foods, and just one type of carbohydrate. Moderate the amount of sour cream and bread accompanying the meal.
For more elaborate recipes to become less caloric, prefer not too heavy and more natural sauces prepared with light ingredients, skim milk and low salt. Red and poultry meat should be grilled and not too fat.
As pleasurable and tempting as it may be, the consumption of sweets should be controlled as much as sugar is the main enemy of diets.
Practice exercises
Unwillingness is great, but it takes courage and body movement even on the coldest days. Exercise daily, whether it's walking, jogging, cycling through the park, doing aqua aerobics, pilates, weight training or even doing exercises at home.
Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 tips to healthy fitness during winter (April 2024)
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