Foods and drinks to avoid in winter

Many people put off their weight loss plans until winter is over, thinking that the cold and rainy winter needs food.

Because of this bad weather that often dominates this season, many people neglect to exercise, so all the opponents of a graceful body gather; An increase in food, and an abstinence from sports, in addition to what is known as “seasonal depression” that is often associated with winter, which makes this season an ideal season for losing fitness and obesity, as some studies show that the average weight gain in the winter ranges between three And five kilograms for some people.

In the face of this situation, and so that things do not relapse, obesity and thinness consultant and nutrition expert, Hani Jubran, says that the solution is simply to “follow a healthy diet rich in substances that contribute to heating the body, without being high in calories,” and to exercise Regularly, resist any depression.

Gibran, in statements to Sky News, points out the necessity of dividing the basic meals into 6 per day, and not 3 as everyone is doing now, explaining that there should be a meal every three hours.

Gibran believes that it is necessary to take care of drinks during the winter, but he warned against some of them that help in gaining weight significantly, including the “Sahlab” drink, because it is made of starch, milk and nuts.

The nutritionist advised replacing it with other drinks such as cinnamon, ginger, and hot lemon. He said that these drinks served hot give a feeling of warmth and at the same time are low in calories, and Gibran did not rule out “Homs Sham”, but advised to eat it in moderation.

Gibran believes that it is necessary not to overeat soup that contains cream, and soup of chicken and meat, indicating that it can be replaced by eating natural juices, especially those that have fewer calories.

The nutritionist advised eating acidic fruits, especially oranges, “because they give the body a feeling of satiety”, and more vegetables that help to feel warm, provided that they are low in calories.

Gibran also advised eating fat-free foods, avoiding white bread, and relying on bread made from whole grains, stressing not to eat too much sugar, similar to eastern and western sweets because they contain high levels of sugar.