8 Tips for the Winter Diet

Decreased physical activity on cold winter days, feeling more depressed with shortened daylight, prolonged time spent at home and increased consumption of junk food accelerate weight gain. Acıbadem Dr Şinasi Can (Kadıköy) Hospital Nutrition and Diet Specialist Tuba Sungur explains eight rules to consider in a winter diet.
Do not skip meals
Tuba Sungur states that meals should be regular, and healthy protein-rich snacks should be part of the diet plan to prevent weight gain.
Prepare your meals at home
Tuba Sungur says that dinner should be finished by 19:00 and that home cooked meals should be consumed instead of fast food.
Strengthen your Immunity
It is necessary to consume foods rich in vitamin C and antioxidants to strengthen immunity against increased winter diseases. It will be wise to consume oranges, tangerines, kiwi, pomegranates, grapefruit, purple cabbage, radish, carrots, celery, broccoli, and cauliflower rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.
Don’t forget to drink plenty of water
Adequate water consumption plays a critical role for your metabolism to work regularly, to control your appetite and maintain a healthy weight.
Move More
Tuba Sungur says that in addition to a healthy diet, you can lose weight by exercising regularly or walking for at least 45 minutes three days a week.
Make sure you get enough sleep
Although the need for sleep varies according to the age and individual needs of the person, take care to sleep for an average of 7-8 hours a day.
Consume foods that increase the happiness hormone
Oatmeal, salmon, pineapple, turkey meat, eggs, milk and dairy products, bananas, nuts and soy products are foods that feed happiness.
Speed up your metabolism
Stating that green tea accelerates metabolism and prevents blood sugar from rising rapidly after a meal, Tuba Sungur draws attention to the fact that turmeric, ginger, black pepper and chilli peppers have antioxidant properties and speed up metabolism.