During the period of temperature changes and lack of sun, it is important to eat a balanced diet and monitor the amount of dietary fats consumed (proteins, fats and carbohydrates, as well as vitamins and minerals), because autumn is the time of seasonal diseases. Nutritionist and FITKIT consultant Evgenia Belyuga told socialbites.ca about this.
“It is useful to pay attention to seasonal products that contain many micronutrients. Tomatoes and cucumbers can be replaced by zucchini, which is rich in fiber, vitamins C, A, folic acid and potassium. Or zucchini contains B vitamins, ascorbic acid, vitamins A and E, iron, magnesium and zinc. “In addition, the advantage of zucchini is that this vegetable, regardless of its variety, is low in calories,” explained the expert.
You can diversify your diet with seasonal dishes such as casseroles and puree soups, which are great for autumn. Vegetable soup contains many healthy vitamins, and low-fat chicken broth is also suitable for those who want to lose weight.
“When it comes to beverages, herbal teas can be a useful alternative to coffee. They contain vitamins, polyphenols and antioxidants that can support the immune system in cold weather. Or, as an option, you can add lemon, rosehip or sea buckthorn to your tea. “The extra dose of vitamin C they contain will help strengthen your immune system,” he advised.
However, the nutritionist stated that it is better to reduce sugar consumption.
“Sugar is a high-calorie product, and its excessive consumption can lead to excessive weight gain, which can lead to new problems: slower metabolism, decreased sensitivity of cells to insulin and, ultimately, type 2 diabetes. “By consuming too much sugar, we can disrupt the functioning of our immune system, and in this case, it will be more difficult for us to resist viruses in seasonal diseases,” he concluded.
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