Here's How You Can Avoid Putting On Winter Weight

Believe me, it's so easy to pile up thekilosduring wintercourtesy comforting fried foods (primarily paranthas/), sugar laden tea or coffee and even the temptinggur-gachak () and moms pinnies ().

• Its the perfect time to think about wise food choices and portion control.
• Winter binging may easily cost you a weight gain of three to five kilos.
• The main reasons for weight gain are less physical activity during winter and of course increased consumption of heavier foods.

Tips To Prevent Winter Weight Gain:

1. Get enough sun-shine

• A short pre or post lunch-time walk can provide sunlight which is good for your Vitamin D status.

2. Limit fatty foods

• Foods such as fried snacks, puddings, pinnies and chocolates can be limited to just once or twice a week.

3. Fill yourself up with fiber

• Fill your plate or tiffin with lots of filling vegetables
• Have soup before your dinner
• Add oats, barley and dals() to help keep you fuller for longer.

4. Dont skip workouts

• Dont skip the gym.
• Fix days for workouts and try to follow it as well.

5. Weigh yourself every day

• Get on the scale frequently to make you conscious if you are putting on weight.
• Maintain record of weight and inches as well.

6. Indulge in healthy drinking

• Have at least 2-3 cups of green tea or green coffee.
• Have light soups and broths.

This article was originally published on Practo Health Feed by Dr. Pallavi Jassal,

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