Winter Weight Loss Foods

Many people start gaining weight during the winter season. If you are also one of them then you must include these foods in your diet.

Winters are all about enjoying warm, salty foods that provide the body with the energy and warmth it needs to stave off seasonal winter illnesses. Most winter recipes contain a lot of butter and ghee which undoubtedly makes it delicious but also promotes weight gain. Most people complain that they gain weight in winters which can be due to several reasons including eating fat-laden foods and less physical activity. If you too are deeply concerned with gaining weight in winters, then we have something for you. A partnership between the right diet and physical exercise can lead to weight management or weight loss. There are certain foods that can help you control your weight during the cold season. If you consume them daily and move your body a little, you will not see the benefit. Scroll down as DT. Shweta Jaiswal- HOD - Dietetics at Sharda Hospital, Greater Noida shares some winter weight loss foods.

Carrot

You will find very red colored carrots during winters which are highly consumed in the form of 'Gajar Ka Halwa'. But you shouldn't eat it if you're aiming for significant weight loss. The reason for this is the high fat and sugar content which causes weight gain rather than loss. But eating carrots in a healthy way helps in reducing weight. These are packed with fiber and water content that regulate bowel movements and promote digestion. With better digestion, there will be less accumulation of fat. In addition, carrots are low in calories and high in nutrients that provide essential nutrition to the body.

Eat carrots mixed with other fruits and vegetables in salads

Consume carrot juice daily

You can also have carrot soup which will keep you warm during winters

Groundnut

Another winter weight loss food is peanuts. These are widely available during the season and are enjoyed as a snack. But did you know that they are nutritious as well as delicious? These are the perfect mid-day snack that you can have in between meals. They help in weight loss by reducing your appetite and preventing you from overeating. If you are looking for a winter snack to lose weight, then you must eat peanuts.

You can also grate peanuts and add them to your dishes to add crunch and nutty flavor. Apart from eating them whole, you can eat them in many other ways.

Guava

Guava is a winter fruit that is either white or pink in colour, both are delicious and sweet. It is a seeded fruit but it is also high in water and fiber content. Eating guava promotes digestion due to the fiber content which ultimately helps in weight loss. How? Guava contains fiber which accelerates metabolism and helps a person burn calories faster. At the same time, this fruit also keeps you full for a long time to curb unnecessary eating. Also, if you eat ripe guava, it will be better as it has less sugar content which makes it great for diabetics too.

Take fresh guava fruits or add chopped guava in a fruit salad bowl

Make guava juice or smoothie by adding unsweetened ripe guava

Spinach/Green Leafy Vegetables

It is well known that green leafy vegetables are extremely healthy due to the presence of iron and other important minerals. Also, these are winter vegetables that help protect the body from diseases. But if we talk about weight loss, then you must especially include spinach in your diet. Spinach is full of insoluble fiber which allows the body to eliminate body fat and manage weight. It is definitely going to give you the desired weight loss results.

Protein Rich Foods

Lastly, we have protein-rich foods that are known to accelerate weight loss by increasing the metabolic rate. Yes, consuming protein not only helps in building muscle mass but it also helps in weight loss. People wishing to lose weight are advised to increase their protein intake in their diet to boost metabolism and control blood sugar levels.

Apart from these, you should also eat many winter fruits like oranges, grapes, bananas and pomegranates. They are healthy, nutritious and help in losing weight fast. But just eating will not bring favorable results. You also need to be physically active in order not to allow fat to accumulate around the body.