January 9, 2014

5 Foods You Should Eat This Winter

Ever wonder what you should eat during the cold months of winter? Well, wonder no more. Cleveland Clinic has provided a list of 5 foods we should eat in winter.


Here it is - 5 Foods You Should Eat This Winter from Cleveland Clinic:
Don't live on a steady diet of hot chocolate

By Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD | 2/12/13

Chilly winter weather affects more than just your wardrobe and heating bill. Your body also experiences changes in energy levels, metabolism and even food preferences.

Do you react to bitter cold by skipping the gym and convincing yourself you deserve a calorie splurge to warm up and offset your discomfort? You’re not alone. But the cold truth is that no weather warrants unhealthy eating habits. Just as you shouldn’t overdo ice cream during the dog days of summer, you shouldn’t live on a steady diet of hot chocolate and warm cookies during winter.

Winterizing your diet can be healthy — and tasty — if you add a few favorite cold-weather foods. Start with these.

1. Root vegetables

2. Oatmeal

3. Soup

4. Spicy tuna roll

5. Broccoli and cauliflower

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