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Hajjar El Haiti January 7, 2024 at 9:50 am
The Winter cold sets in and the drop in temperature becomes increasingly noticeable. All means are good to keep warm during this time. Radiators, blankets, warm clothes, hot water bottles, electric blankets… become our allies. A special “winter” diet is also a good way to counteract the common cold. In fact, our bodies use more energy to maintain health during this time of year Body temperature at 37 degrees. Therefore, it is important to choose foods that you will reheat.
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In addition, dishes such as “Bissara”, “Harira”, “Couscous”, “Rfissa”… are very popular this time of year. “In Morocco, temperatures do not drop as much as in other countries, so we do not need to increase our temperatures significantly Calorie intake to fight against the cold. “Our diet must be balanced and varied, based on starchy foods, seasonal vegetables and fruits, meat and fish,” explained the newspaper Le Matin. Fatiha Bennani, nutritionist. “Being cold shouldn’t be an excuse to eat. Eating more than usual will definitely lead to weight gain, especially since people tend to be sedentary in winter and prefer to stay warm at home instead of going out or exercising. You should also avoid snacks or sweet treats like cookies or chocolate. If you have sugar cravings, consider having a small piece of dark chocolate or a small handful of dried fruit or even a cup of coffee or better tea without sugar instead,” she adds.
The specialist recommends carefully choosing the foods to be consumed during this period. “THE Starchy foodFor example, it must occupy an important place in our diet in winter. In fact, it is necessary to provide at all meals a ration of starchy foods such as cereals, preferably whole grains such as rice, pasta, semolina, quinoa and bread, as well as dried vegetables such as lentils and beans. White beans, beans, chickpeas… they not only warm the body, but are also an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and proteins,” explains the nutritionist. And add: “It is advisable to eat foods rich in Beta carotene such as carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkin, which are good for skin that is often damaged by cold. To ward off infections, you also need to regularly consume vitamin C-rich foods like kiwi, orange, lemon, pepper, broccoli, parsley, etc. Due to its properties, we also recommend using garlic generously in various preparations. antimicrobial“. Our interlocutor also recommends increasing the consumption of fish, especially fatty fish, especially because of its contribution to omega-3 fatty acids, which have an interesting anti-inflammatory effect Vitamin D important for immune defense. She also recommends preferring warm, cooked dishes in the cold season. “It’s best to avoid salads in winter. When we eat cold food, the body has to warm it up before it can metabolize it. This causes him to lose a lot of energy and can even disrupt digestion. “That’s why it’s best to often drink hot soups and drinks that quickly provide warmth and well-being,” emphasizes the nutritionist. “Even if we don’t often feel thirsty when it’s cold, we shouldn’t neglect our water consumption. “We must always ensure good hydration because the body has difficulty staying warm and the risk of dehydration is greater in the cold season,” she emphasizes.
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