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Stay fit in the winter!

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Stay fit in the winter!

In winter, many people lose their motivation to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly, and the variety of fruits and vegetables that should be the basis of their diets decreases.

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1. Being fit, what does that even mean?

On the Internet, on TV, in the press, you can find a lot of advice on how to be fit. What does it even mean?

2. Which is a good thing to include in your diet in the winter

In order to maintain a lean figure and good health in winter, a balanced daily diet should be maintained. First of all, you should eat a regular, full meal consisting of protein, carbohydrates and fats. You should avoid eating between meals and in the evening.

3. What fruits and vegetables are worth eating in the winter?

It's best to reach for these seasonal ones. There's nothing to hide, fresh tomatoes, roses or strawberries don't taste the same in winter as they do in summer. The basis of the diet should be vegetables and fruits that are easy to store: root vegetables like carrots, peaches, potatoes, beans, celery, dill, raisins, onions, onions like onion, garlic, cabbage like cabbage, also white, kale, cauliflower, maple, blueberry, strawberry, berry seeds of the plant, such as bean sprouts, grapes, juices, berries, fruit juices and others.

4. Fruit and vegetables

Not only cucumbers and cabbage can be sour in the winter, but beans, lemons, carrots, cauliflower and cinnamon are also great for sourcing. Sour products have a long shelf life, but they do not lose their valuable nutrients. They provide large amounts of vitamin C and probiotic bacteria. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that fights inflammation and supports immunity.

5. The ice cream

In winter, it is also worth reaching for ice cream. Freezing is one of the best ways to preserve food. Frozen products retain a high nutritional value, in addition, thanks to freezing, you can enjoy the taste of many vegetables and fruits even in winter. Vegetables are low in calories and high in nutrients, they are beneficial for both body and health, so they should form the basis of your daily diet.

6. Dried fruit

Dried fruits, such as sauces, morels, cranberries, a very varied winter menu. They can be added to the morning oatmeal, eggplants or eaten as a healthy snack. Drying is another method of preserving food, which keeps the products of high quality. During drying, products lose a significant amount of water, resulting in a large amount of nutrients in a small mass. However, dried fruits are not recommended for people with a disordered carbohydrate economy (insulin resistance, diabetes) because they are a rich source of sugar.

7. Whole grain products

Whole grain cereal products in the form of baked goods, wholemeal crops, flakes are available all year round. They are characterized by a high content of dietary fiber. Food fiber (food fiber) is a carbohydrate that is not digested and absorbed in the human diet. Fiber is a food for the gut microbiota that supports the functioning of the immune system. It also has a number of health benefits. Products that are high in this nutrient are less calorific, which can help us maintain adequate body weight and support weight loss.

8. An example of a winter menu

Breakfast: oatmeal ingredients: 4 tablespoons of oats, 3⁄4 cups of milk, ?? 2 dried dactyls,?? 1 teaspoon of sliced nuts,?? 2 small apples,?? a spoonful of lemon juice, 2 teasps of honey,?? 4 pints of cinnamon and ginger.
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