Flour stock-outs may be the cause of the French’s extra pounds. According to an Ifop poll published in early May, 57% of French people say they have gained weight. Count 2.5 kg on average. So should we quickly start a diet now that the deconfinement has started? The opinion of Dr. Patrick Serog, doctor-nutritionist.
- A survey indicates that 57% of French people gained weight during confinement
- The fact that overweight people are “at risk” in the face of Covid-19 has facilitated awareness to monitor their diet
- Advice from nutritionist Patrick Serog for balanced diets
Absence of sport, snacking or cooking-pleasure … confinement has invited extra pounds in 57% of French people according to an Ifop survey carried out for Darwin nutrition based on 3,000 testimonials. With an average weight gain of 2.5 kg, deconfinement is the right time to lose your extra pounds according to Dr. Patrick Serog, doctor-nutritionist. “We will now resume a more active life cyclehe explains. So, you have to go back to a more frugal diet and try to stick to your pre-lockdown habits.“
A return to normal which must be accompanied by a scarcity of “family dishes” – delicious but too high in calories – the abandonment of snacking in favor of full meals, reducing the consumption of cheese but above all eating less. “Go back to reasonable portionsassures Dr. Serog. A portion of 130g of meat is enough, 200g is too much. A correct portion of starch for a woman is 150g and a man 200g, as for vegetables, they are to be consumed at will.“The doctor-nutritionist recommends varying your diet during the meal. He recommends starting the meal with a starter of raw vegetables, then enjoying a dish made up of proteins, starchy foods and vegetables, filling up with a yoghurt and finally finishing with a fruit.
Covid-19: threat for overweight people
These little worries of extra pounds have taken on a whole new importance for people suffering from overweight or obesity. With the recognition of being overweight as an aggravating factor for Covid-19, they often discover a consequence of their extra pounds. “These people know that it is ‘wrong’ to be overweight, or that they do not feel well, but I notice that many are now aware that this disease also makes them more fragile and that in the event of an infection they toast more than the others. It’s a strong motivation to lose weight and put yourself in a ‘safe zone’” attests Dr Patrick Serog. For this public, he recommends following the same diet as other confined people: return to their habits to regain their pre-Covid-19 weight. If they then wish to continue this loss of volume, the doctor invite them to consult a nutritionist.
The doctor-nutritionist advises against embarking on a draconian diet. It will have the effect of regaining weight as soon as the diet ends, he warns.
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