From fall to winter many people find themselves gaining some weight, but let’s not blame the holidays.
Often, a few pounds accumulate also because we are less active, we go out less, we are less exposed to sunlight.

The latter leads us to crave more calorie-rich foods. But nature provides us with some dietary foods that in winter can make a difference on our body weight and help us keep our metabolism more active.

It’s not just about light foods, beware! Others, on the other hand, are foods to be favored especially in the cold season and can be used in place of more caloric foods, such as coconut milk instead of butter.

Here are 40 winter diet foods to take note of.

40 DIET FOODS TO EAT IN WINTER

• Lemon.

  Rich in limonene , according to the University of Bridgeport it fights the toxins that slow down the metabolism, improving it with its antioxidant action.

• Mandarins. Rich in vitamin C and potassium, they contain little sugar and are ideal for winter snacks.

• Blood oranges.
  

  Compared to other oranges, they contain anthocyanins, and according to a recent study they reduce body weight by 13% if taken in juice for three months.

• Corn flour.
  

  Polenta is a corn flour, therefore gluten-free, nutritious because it is rich in B vitamins and insoluble fiber. A spoon or two in the soup allows it to be very creamy and cut a lot of calories if taken instead of a plate of pasta.
  

• Guava.
  

  An exotic fruit, whose sugar-free juice can also be purchased, guava, with its characteristic pink color, helps fight seasonal affective syndrome.

• Pomelo. Similar to grapefruit, pomelo is very rich in flavonoids and has anti-inflammatory properties.

• Sunflower seeds.

  They reduce appetite and allow us to obtain magnesium, selenium and vitamin E, three substances that fight fatigue and stimulate thyroid and metabolism. One teaspoon a day.

• Honey.

  Honey is the sugar of excellence to use in winter.
  Low glycemic index, reduces the effects of alcohol and winter cheats. A teaspoon at breakfast improves blood sugar throughout the day.

• Chia seeds.

  Chia seeds can be used in smoothies, porridge or soups to increase omega-3s. They are satiating and help cleanse the intestines. Here, too, a level teaspoon is enough.

• Extra dark chocolate.

  In winter, it helps fight nervous hunger, contains zinc and magnesium, is a natural antidepressant, and is also rich in flavonoids. 10 grams as a snack or after a meal.

• Einkorn spelled pasta.

  Einkorn spelled is the true ancient grain par excellence. Ideal for those with gluten sensitivity problems, because its peptides are smaller and more digestible, it provides iron and B vitamins.
  Try the Organic Einkorn Spelled Pasta .

• You.

  Cold seasons are perfect for some tea, especially the richest in antioxidants are Matcha and Hibiscus or Karkadé flower tea. Particularly suitable for those suffering from nervous hunger.