Adding Extra Food + Less Physical Activity = Health Challenges and Weight Gain
Many of us notice an increase in problems like dry skin, body pains, lethargy, coughs, flues and even depression. We need a seasonal way of looking after our bodies to maintain good health.
Winter makes our daily environment very dry and cold. We can counteract these qualities with specific foods and activities. Many of us aren’t used to this approach to health since they come from the Ayurveda and Chinese health systems. Remember though, that a major portion of the world’s population maintained high levels of health for thousands of years with the help of these principles.
7 Tips to Balance Out the Dry and Cold Winter
1. Include gluten-free grains in your diet regularly.
In the winter, we need sustained energy from the food we eat. Grains are a great way to get it. These ’smart' carbs and include quinoa, barley, buckwheat, and millet. They are full of nutrients and don’t clog your sensitive winter digestive system.
2. Include beans and legumes in your diet.
Beans provide sustained energy during winter. Beans are called a “poor man’s meat” because they provide the protein and strength of meat products at a fraction of the cost. But, they are really a healthy man’s meat since they are so nourishing. Health Magazine even calls lentils one of the healthiest foods.
