10 Best Diet Foods For Winter Weight Loss

10 Best Diet Foods For Winter Weight Loss

It’s easy to fall in a winter workout rut as most of us don’t feel like getting up early in the morning and going for a run. This is one of the reasons why most of us gain weight during winter. Even if you’re not working out, you can still lose or maintain your weight – all you have to do is, keep your diet in check.

Avoid winter weight gain with these healthy food options that will help you keep fit throughout these cold months.

chicken soup

1. CHICKEN SOUP

Chicken soup is the ultimate winter food, despite being in the liquid form. It’s large in volume, which makes you feel full. Also, chicken is a form of lean protein, making it a good choice for weight loss.

sweet potato

2. SWEET POTATOES

Sweet potatoes are packed with fibre, and won’t spike your blood sugar like potatoes. They reduce your carb cravings, making it a perfect food for winter. Also, they taste delicious!

oats

3. OATMEAL

Oatmeal is high in fibre. Plus, with milk and dry fruit, it makes for a wholesome meal. It will keep your stomach feeling full for a long time, which will help you avoid unhealthy mid-meal snacks. Thus, controlling your calorie intake.

spinach

4. SPINACH

Spinach is the God of greens as it has more fibre than any other green vegetable. It contains antioxidants and gives you an energy boost during the cold winter days. It will keep you on your toes and help lose weight.

radish

5. RADISH

Red radishes may be small in size, but they are packed with fibre and water. Add radishes to your salad or make a snack out of them, and you’ll not only feel full, but also avoid those junk food cravings.

citrus fruits

6. CITRUS FRUITS

While citrus fruits are full of Vitamin C and fibre, sniffing them actually helps in weight loss. Yes, sniffing citrus fruits can reduce your will to eat unhealthy food, thus, making you feel and look healthy.

guava

7. GUAVA

Guava is packed with Vitamins A and C, Magnesium, and Potassium. You can consume this fruit as it is or cut it up into a few pieces, sprinkle some black pepper on it and make it a snack.

red carrots

8. RED CARROTS

Red carrots are fat-fighting veggies. Replace them with your meat stock and you’ll be fit as a fiddle! You can add red carrots to your salad or eat them just like that, whenever you’re craving something unhealthy.

dates

9. DATES

Yes, dates are relatively high in sugar, but they are still helpful in weight loss. They are rich in fibre, and consuming 2 to 3 dates every day will provide your body with loads of iron and energy. Moreover, it’s a great way to curb your sweet cravings!

red wine

10. RED WINE

What’s better than relaxing on a cold winter night with a glass (or two) of red wine? It not only spreads warmth in your body, but  it is also full of antioxidants that reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. It doesn’t contain too many calories, making it perfect for winter.

Sonali Pawar

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