DIET TIPS TO STAY HEALTHY IN WINTERS

DIET TIPS TO STAY HEALTHY IN WINTERS

• As the season is getting colder, the chances of falling sick are getting higher! 
• People tend to focus more on the holiday plannings and less on their own health during winters.
• With the falling temperature, our craving for warm foods increases and there's nothing wrong in enjoying the winter comfort foods but, are you getting enough nutrients out of those food items to keep yourself healthy?
• With shorter days and longer nights, the motivation for exercising and eating the right food is very hard to find and this habit of us can weaken our immune system, making us susceptible to a lot disease.

• Food can be very powerful in preventing the winter-related illness from causing us trouble.
• Here are some diet tips which will save you from the winter sickness.

INCREASE YOUR DAILY VITAMIN C INTAKE:

• Vitamin C plays a very important role in boosting the immune system, which is likely to be weakened in winters.
• It is also essential for maintaining the health of our skin.
• Vitamin C is well known for being a powerful antioxidant, which is very vital for protecting the body against a lot of health issues. 
• So, consume more vitamin C rich products like guava, kiwi, broccoli, lemon, papaya, strawberry and orange to stay healthy in this season.

TAKE MORE ZINC:

• For maintaining a healthy immune system, you need to eat more zinc.
• The deficiency of zinc can weaken the immunity, which makes a person more susceptible to a lot of diseases.
• It also helps in growing and repairing the body tissues.
• So, eat more meat, legumes, seeds, dairy, nuts, whole grains and dark chocolates to stay fit.

EAT IRON RICH FOODS:

• Iron is that material which performs various functions from carrying the oxygen throughout the body to producing red blood cells.
• Its deficiency can cause anemia but, luckily there exists foods which are rich in iron and can be added to the diet to make sure that the daily intake of iron is fulfilled.
• Consume shellfish,spinach, legumes, pumpkin seeds, quinoa, broccoli, and tofu to get the required amount of iron.

EAT MORE EGGS AND FISHES:

• Eggs have a good amount of high quality protein, selenium, zinc, iron, copper and vitamin D, 
• B 6 and B 12.
• On the other hand, fishes are rich sources of omega 3 fatty acids, protein and vitamin D.
• Consumption of both eggs and fishes have various health benefits like increasing the good cholesterol, protecting the heart from various types of diseases and maintaining the vision.

KEEP TRACK OF YOUR CARBOHYDRATE INTAKE:

• In winters, we often feel tired and have a lot of mood swings.
• Our desire for having carbohydrates increases and all we want to do is curl up in a cosy blanket and sleep.
• This happens because our serotonin levels drop in fall and winter; it is the hormone which is responsible for making us feel good and happy.
• With dropping levels of serotonin, our body craves more carbs but, too much carbs can be very harmful to the body.
• So, make sure that you keep your carbohydrates intake in check to prevent chronic diseases.