Slimming: what you need to know to stay slim in winter
Scoop: “it is not only food that causes weight gain in winter: in summer too, there are platters of cold meats, cheese and alcohol“, underlines Dr. Dalu, anti-aging doctor and nutritionist.
In fact, what makes you fat in winter is first of all the decrease in luminosity: “the lack of light can cause a feeling of hunger, or even real food cravings!“Do you have the impression that you are more hungry between November and February? Light therapy is surely the solution you need …
But it’s not just the lack of light: in winter, we sometimes move less, which results in less caloric expenditure than in summer“Notifies the specialist. Between the cold and the dullness, we are reluctant to play sports and we take the car at the slightest trip … The solution? Restrict yourself to (at least) 10 minutes of physical activity per day: cycling , swimming, dancing … and we walk!
Regarding nutrition, the rules remain the same as in the middle of summer: “a balanced meal includes proteins (plant or animal), vegetables and / or raw vegetables (for vitamins and minerals), starches (rice, brown rice, legumes … for fibers) and seasonal fruits“. Winter or not!
Tartiflette, raclette, mulled wine … What do I eat in winter?
Stop deprivation! “As long as you do not eat it every day, dishes based on processed cheese can perfectly fit into the framework of a healthy and balanced diet!“exonerates us from Dr. Dalu.
- Tartiflette, raclette …: beware of salt!
Tartiflette, raclette, fondue, Mont d’Or … all work on the same principle: there are potatoes, cold meats and (obviously) melted cheese. However, contrary to what one might think, it is not the calories that are the problem: “between cold meats and cheese, these dishes are very salty, which can promote water retention“explains Dr. Dalu.
The solution ? “Don’t skip the green salad on the side: because it contains potassium, it has the power to “neutralize” this watery weight gain.“Also make sure to hydrate yourself well with a little mineralized water – non-sparkling!
- Mulled wine: yes, but in moderation
Once again, a little mulled wine with friends is not harmful to the figure (or to the health). On the other hand, beware of excess: “alcohol has more calories than sugar and, depending on the recipe, mulled wine can be re-sweetenedIn short, it’s a calorie bomb that should not be abused.
“Although festive and seasonal, mulled wine remains alcohol: the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a maximum of 7 glasses during the week“adds Dr. Dalu. And, contrary to popular belief, mulled wine does not heat up since it causes vasodilation and then vasoconstriction of the blood vessels …
Thanks to the Dr. Alexandra Dalu, anti-aging doctor and nutritionist, author of The 100 misconceptions that keep you from doing well (ed. Leduc.S).
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