I recently discovered Dr. Serena Missori , a specialist in diabetology and endocrinology, as well as the author of the book “ Train, eat and smile “.

And I discovered it thanks to this article, in which the doctor explains what and how to eat without gaining weight in winter.
Why exactly in winter?

Well, I believe that the cold months of the year, which for many of us coincide with laziness and a diet that is often high in calories and too rich in sweets, are instead an excellent opportunity to increase metabolism by eating a little more.
Provided, however, that you know how to choose with a little attention what to bring to the table.

In fact, to increase the metabolism the first thing is to eat , nourish ourselves in such a way as to meet the demands of our body.

Subsequently, after the cold months, if we have managed to eat without gaining weight, it will be enough to reduce the calories a little, without drastic low-calorie diets. And for those who are still reluctant, go to the gym and engage in more outdoor activities, to lose weight easily.

In short: with the right strategy, the cold can become our ally.

WHAT AND HOW TO EAT WITHOUT FAT IN WINTER?

1. Green tea for herbal teas: Dr. Missori recommends orange, ginger or cinnamon herbal teas, but also cups of green tea to stay hydrated. Let’s sweeten them maybe with honey.
2. Ideas for breakfast: we start the day with warm water, lemon and honey. We have breakfast with porridge, or oat flakes that the doctor recommends cooking in sugar-free almond milk, to help intestinal regularity.
3. At lunch and dinner: vegetable creams, cereal soups, with alternating cereals and false cereals such as millet and quinoa, legume soups, or cereal and legume + vegetable soups, can become a complete first course (for example the combination of cereals and legumes) or a first course to warm up in the evening (vegetable creams).
   We can accompany with spicy spices, which help us warm up and boost body thermogenesis.
   In particular, excellent from a nutritional point of view (and how many times have I told you, oh!), Is the bone, beef or chicken broth. Nourishing, protein, anti-aging, this broth helps digestion and reduces stress.
   For those who don’t like meat, the broth with fish heads and bones also contains collagen and other nutrients.
4. Snack: dark chocolate with chilli pepper is perfect
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   The important thing is to eat a little more, to make up for the cold, while avoiding alcohol, too many fried foods, too many sweets.