Nutrition and Diet Specialist İpek Ertan, who talked about the foods that help both increase the energy of our body and keep it full in winter, said that these foods can also prevent sweet cravings.
Salmon
The most well-known feature of salmon is that it is rich in omega 3. However, in recent years, salmon has been found to be very rich in axaxanthin, which is a fat-soluble vitamin derivative and has a very strong antioxidant property. Aksakanthin supports our body in many ways, from rejuvenation to strengthening immunity and energy metabolism. It is beneficial to consume 150-200 gr salmon once a week. But it is very important that the fish is obtained from clean seas.
Walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds
Nuts are among the energizing foods due to their high omega 3 content and richness in B12. keeps it in an important place. At the same time, you can consume 1 handful of walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds, which are rich in magnesium and iron, fresh every day.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is a winter fruit that is rich in vitamin C and increases our energy. It is beneficial to consume a few times a week during the winter months. But those who take regular antihypertensive and diuretic drugs should not consume it.
Red meat
Red meat is a food with high iron content and the highest bioavailability for the human body. Iron is found in the structure of blood cells. Anemia due to iron deficiency is frequently seen in our country, especially in most women. Consume one portion of meat 3 times a week against anemia, which is an important health problem that also causes low energy in the body. Red meat also contributes to the body’s energy.
Cabbage
Cabbage, which is already indispensable for diets with its natural water-scavenging feature, is among the foods that give energy with this feature. The decrease in edema means the acceleration of circulation and therefore an increase in energy expenditure. It is beneficial to consume cabbage at least once a week, precisely because it is the vegetable of the season.
Oats
Oat is a cereal with complex carbohydrates since it is a food with high fiber content. Compared to many other grains, insulin secretion does not increase thanks to its slow mixing into the blood. It is among the foods that give energy as blood sugar does not rise or fall rapidly. In addition, thanks to the betaglucan it contains, you can consume oats, which contributes to energy production by enabling the digestive system to work well, 2-3 times a week instead of breakfast or as a snack.
