Breakfasts could include porridge, oats, brown breads and foods that have high fibre content.
This keeps the stomach full and there is a lesser urge to eat frequently.
A grilled chicken sandwich could also fit the bill. Dieticians often advise to eat every two hours.
Those in between snacks could include delicious nuts like cashews, almonds, walnuts, peanuts but not with an overdose. They contain calories too. Over eating them could get
harmful.
Fresh seasoned fruits like apples, oranges, pomegranate, guava etc can be eaten. Mid day meals can contain Brown rice with a veggie and a grilled chicken or fish.
It keeps the protein content balanced. Evening again come with a chill and a nice warm bowl of soup can substitute the usual fried snacks with tea. Soups could bexperimentedwith seasonal vegetables, chicken and spices it can be deliciously healthy. If soups aren't a preferable option, one can even hit the grilling oven. Grilled fish, kebabs, hams, vegetables etc are a healthy choice. Since it is also the festive season, gorging on yummy cakes and pastries are a must but baking them at home with lesser refined
flour can cut on the calorie intake. Adding a generous amount of dry fruits makes it even tastier and healthier.
It is a myth that Consuming alcohol during winters keeps the body warm. The fact is this that alcohol sends the blood to the surface of our skin has nerves that are heat sensing and makes us feel warm but actually it is making the blood cold. In parties, when one feels thirsty, alcohol shouldn't be consumed. Instead fruit juices can hydrate the body.Consuming Jaggery, garlic, onion, citrus fruits in any form can keep the body warm during this season.
These tips could help you with a balanced lifestyle but a bit of exercise even for an hour is very essential for the body's metabolism and functioning.
A healthy lifestyle gives happiness to the heart and mind and therefore every moment can be enjoyed to the fullest.