Especially in the transition from autumn to winter, when most people are full of lethargy, it is unknown where the fatigue and nostalgic sadness from the departed sun comes from. Many even envy the animals that fall into hibernation for the winter: they do not have to constantly force themselves to do things that take up less energy in the summer or autumn period.
But is it so difficult to bring yourself into a proper state even in winter? It turns out that this is not difficult at all. If you know how to eat right in the cold. And understand why it is absolutely necessary.
Why does man need additional support in winter?
First, the cold carries a lot of threats. The human body, being in a transitional state, remains practically unprotected before the cold. Insufficiency of the strength of immunity leads to a number of unpleasant diseases. And the cold contributes to the lengthening of the cycle of their flow. As a result, in winter people get sick more often, but they could keep the same healthy and blossoming appearance as they did in the summer.
Secondly, the emotional environment. The sun hid behind the clouds, and when uncertainly shown because of them, it does not warm at all, just teasing with its bright light. Cold branches of trees, dull empty courtyards and sad faces in passing buses, is this necessarily the kind of winter? After all, this time is one of the richest in holidays, opportunities and natural beauties. You just need to find the strength to see the delights of a cold pore, to be able to smile cold. For this, you need to eat right in the cold. And it is necessary to not gain extra pounds, trying to cheer yourself up with your favorite delicacies, which in winter are mostly represented by sweet dishes.
Third, in fact, the body. In the cold season, not only does the temperature decrease, but the air also dries out. And on the streets, in houses, heated radiators. Accordingly, the human skin undergoes an acute shortage of moisture, quickly dries up and begins to peel off. Lips - weathering. Hands, even dressed in gloves, freeze and cardinally change their attractive appearance. And these are only external signs. And there are also internal ones: in spite of the fact that the person does not fall asleep, the processes in his organism in winter still slow down somewhat. Accordingly, all exchange operations occur more slowly, the bodies do not cope with the usual load and need additional support.
How should you eat in the winter?
The answer to this question is obvious: you just need to give your body everything that it needs. Specialists of Oriental medicine (and it must be said that it is Oriental people who basically become long-livers) argue that mainly in the cold it is necessary to maintain the heart and kidneys. To do this, very handy will have all the available liver: heart, liver, lungs of birds or animals - very favorably affect all internal organs and are very useful for the kidneys.
In addition, salt will also be needed - to increase the activity of the liver. Here, not all experts are of the same opinion: European nutritionists are sure that salt is harmful to the body and is subject to complete elimination from the diet, and scientists of the East insist that salt is an excellent fuel for the work of the kidneys. Only not a small cookery, but a large crystal iodized.
In order to strengthen the work of the heart you need to eat meat, fish food and sour-milk products. And the general immunity will be supported by a set of boiled vegetables, from which you can prepare a delicious salad or a series of frozen fruits. The latter, by the way, if they were correctly frozen, they will retain all useful qualities for a very long time. But to start the stomach and increase its activity it is very useful to eat dried fruits. An ingenious find - dried apricots, prunes and raisins in equal proportions - not only an ideal prevention of gastric diseases, but also a delicacy that is remarkable for its taste indices. It does not happen much: extra blends will not add such a mixture, but it will bring a lot of pleasure.
As for the standard breakdown by the components of each calorie, experts recommend starting from such norms: fats - 30 grams per day (2/3 - vegetable, 1/3 of animals), proteins - 70-100 g per day and carbohydrates - not less than 50 grams in the framework day dose. If you translate these indicators into products, then the literacy scheme will consist of 7 basic products.
1. Butter or pork lard (in winter in small quantities it is extremely useful).
2. Vegetable oil (preferably olive or corn).
3. Eggs (in salads, independent dishes or as part of a sandwich).
4. Sour milk products (cottage cheese - more, yogurt - drinking, cheese, kefir).
5. Fish (sea to salty), meat (preferably beef).
6. Citrus fruits (in the absence of allergic reactions - in unlimited quantities).
7. Bread from wholemeal.
You can not, of course, forget about vegetables or fruits - at any time of the year there are at least 3-4 varieties per day. But in winter, raw are preferred. A somewhat less successful solution is the boiled ones. And from pickled or kvasshenny it is useful basically only cabbage.
Hot in the cold.
Of course, the cold behind the window dictates the need for hot dishes. Soups - beans, meat, on a fat broth, - for the winter the most successful decision. They can both dine and be reinforced 3-4 hours before bedtime. But not for breakfast. At this time it is better to eat porridge and fruit. Soups with croutons or other flour products in the cold - not the most suitable option. Although they will warm up, they will add extra calories, and they will overload the stomach unnecessarily. The temperature of food served to the table should preferably be 40-50 degrees. If it is higher, the body will have to spend its already limited forces on its cooling. Provided that the degree will be lower, mastering it will take more time, and a person will wait much longer for the energy he needs.
Drink in the cold is also better to consume warm. Black or green tea in the mornings and at lunch. Tea karkade in the middle of the day or for breakfast. Tinctures of dog rose, sea buckthorn or cranberries - at any time of the day, in unlimited quantities. Of course, natural juices do not need to be heated - they are consumed chilled and also very good in the winter. But from dried fruits you can cook compote. And also take it warm.