In winter, the body is in dire need of carbohydrates, otherwise there is not enough energy both for constant warming and for a vigorous rhythm. How to eat in the cold so as not to fall asleep on the go and not get depressed?
In winter, the feeling of hunger is especially acute, and we try to satisfy it with extra calories. However, in our conditions there is no shortage of heat, and it is not necessary to constantly give fuel to the body, you just need to correctly feed it.
Is it all about the light?
Scientists have noticed that a person eats more in the dark, and in winter the lack of daylight hours, cloudy weather contribute to the fact that we spend almost all the time in the twilight. To avoid overeating, make sure that there is constant light around you – do not curtain the windows, turn on additional lighting, use fluorescent lamps.
Or lack of vitamins?
The second reason for overeating is a lack of vitamins. The body tries to compensate for the lack of extra calories. Try to eat seasonal vegetables and fruits, even a few of them, but they can help you not overeat.
Citrus fruits are rich in phytoncides – substances similar in action to antibiotics that can kill bacteria. They fill the stomach with fiber and juices and dull hunger.
Orange persimmon contains a lot of beta-carotene – it will strengthen eyesight and stop aging. Persimmon contains a lot of vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and iodine, its fruits are very satisfying and rich in plant sugars.
Red pomegranate is a source of B vitamins, compensates for stress conditions and lowers blood cholesterol.
The following foods will help you keep warm:
– Sauerkraut – will provide you with a daily dose of vitamin C, which means it will increase immunity.
– Radish will also replace your pharmacy ascorbic acid, besides, it will strengthen blood vessels and improve digestion.
Short daylight hours and cold add sleepiness and drive us under the covers ahead of time.
To stay awake, eat these foods:
– Tea – it has a lot of caffeine. Tea tones up and stimulates the nervous system. If tea is overexposed with infusion, then the invigorating effect is reduced, such tea, on the contrary, will soothe and lull.
– Coffee – also due to the high content of caffeine, stimulates the nervous system, improves brain function and increases efficiency. If you need to concentrate on a task, have a coffee.
– Chocolate contains theobromine, a tonic that will help you quickly cope with drowsiness. The only negative is high-calorie chocolate.
And these foods will help you keep warm:
– Potatoes contain a lot of potassium, which will help to tone the vessels, and they, in turn, will make sure that you are warm.
– Seaweed will supply the body with iodine, because its lack also affects heat exchange.
– Honey, eaten before going outside, will significantly increase the body’s resistance to frost.