According to the therapist Valeria Galkina, food should be dense in winter.
The doctor said in an interview that the feeling of loss of energy, apathy and lethargy, drowsiness in winter can be closely related to an unbalanced diet and a lack of trace elements. Galkina noted that fasting, severe dietary restrictions or diets are harmful to immunity at this time of the year.
“It is better to exclude any fasting or strict diets in winter so as not to create additional stress for the immune system. In winter, the diet should be dense, ”the doctor emphasized.
In an interview with Gazeta.Ru, the therapist Galkina clarified that the winter diet should contain a lot of protein products of animal and vegetable origin, whole grains, berries and vegetables.
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“Pay attention to root vegetables and green leafy vegetables – Brussels sprouts, spinach, carrots – they contain a large amount of provitamin A,” the expert added.
In addition, Galkina advised to minimize the amount of fast carbohydrates, sausages and fast food eaten – this effectively helps not to gain excess weight in winter.
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Earlier, MedikForum.ru wrote that consumption of broccoli effectively improves protection against cancer.
Important! This information is provided for reference only. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Valeria Galkina Healthy lifestyle therapist, preventive medicine doctor and nutritionist