The doctor named the products necessary for the body in winter

In winter, the body spends more energy on warming up and adapting to the short daylight hours. At this time, it is especially important to get enough vitamins, proteins and healthy fats. Vera Seryozhina, an expert doctor at the LabQuest medical company, told Izvestia on November 12 about which products help keep you warm and strong during the cold season.

"During the cold period, the diet should provide the body with energy and maintain metabolism. The sources of nutrients are nuts and dried fruits — concentrates of vitamins, minerals and vegetable oils. Pine nuts, sesame seeds and almonds are especially useful. They can be used to make homemade pastas, such as urbech or hummus, which are easily digested and help to make up for the deficiency of trace elements," said the specialist.

In addition, according to Serezhina, in winter it is worth including fatty sea fish, caviar, sea urchins and cod liver in the diet. These foods are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, D, E, as well as iodine and zinc. They support metabolism and help the body produce heat.

Do not forget about the traditional meat dishes. Jelly, lard, and unsalted bacon are sources of collagen, vitamin D, and B vitamins that increase resistance to cold and stress. Eggs become especially valuable in winter: they contain high-grade protein and maintain the level of sex hormones, which decreases with a lack of sun.

"The menu should also include products with a pronounced antiviral effect — ginger and horseradish. They have antibacterial properties, support the microflora of the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract, and help to tolerate the cold season more easily," the doctor emphasized.

She also noted the benefits of vegetables that retain nutritional value in winter: cabbage, carrots, beets, pumpkins, radishes and daikon. Salads and mashed soups can be prepared from them. Sauerkraut is especially useful, as it is a source of vitamin C and lactobacilli.

In addition, Seryozhina added, according to the expert, special attention should be paid to mushrooms — salted, dried or added to soups. They contain protein, B vitamins and trace elements, creating a feeling of fullness without overloading the body.

"But fast carbohydrates — buns, pies and pasta — should be limited in winter. Due to low physical activity, they are quickly stored away. These products provide only a short—term boost of energy, but they are not useful," the expert said.

She concluded that the winter diet should be balanced: combine proteins, fats and complex carbohydrates, as well as include foods with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

On October 17, doctor Zheng Xuezhi told how to strengthen the body's defenses and survive the cold season without illness. He recommended eating pears, porcini mushrooms, grapes, pomegranates and hawthorn. They help to cope with the dryness of the skin and throat, typical of this season. The diet should include proteins (fish, eggs, legumes) and foods rich in vitamin C and zinc (kiwis, nuts, dates).

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