Experts guide eating habits to help reduce cravings in cold weather

Low temperatures tend to increase the body's metabolism, which can easily stimulate appetite. This also causes the body to expend more energy, so you often feel hungry quickly and may consume more food.

Drinking plenty of water can reduce cravings. (Source: Freepik)

To limit snacking and avoid forming bad habits, experts recommend you do the following.

Eat enough high quality protein

Adequate protein can increase satiety, build muscle, maintain muscle, and reduce fat. High-quality proteins are often low in fat, such as eggs, chicken breast, salmon, beans, etc.

Eat a variety of vegetables

Vegetables contain fiber, which can increase feelings of fullness. A high-fiber diet can also help with gut health and boost immunity.

Eat fruits with low glycemic index

Low GI fruits such as avocado, grapefruit, blueberries, apples... also help suppress hunger and reduce cravings. These fruits all contain ideal nutrients and vitamins for the body.

Eating fruits with high water content such as cucumbers, jicama... is also a way to create a feeling of fullness.

Drink black coffee

Caffeine stimulates thermogenesis, helping the body burn more calories, promotes intestinal motility for easier digestion, helps speed up metabolism, and reduces excess calories.

Black coffee also helps suppress snack cravings. However, it should be consumed in moderation and should not be combined with sugar or milk.

Drink green tea

Green tea is rich in antioxidants, which fight chronic inflammation, which is directly linked to obesity. If you don't add sugar or milk to your tea, this drink is low in calories, making it ideal for weight loss and keeping in shape.

EGCG in pure tea can boost metabolism, support fat burning, reduce visceral fat, and suppress appetite.

Drink enough water

Water has no calories but helps burn more calories. Research shows that drinking 0.5 liters of water can burn 23 calories. Drinking more water can control appetite, increase metabolism, burn more calories, thereby supporting weight loss and keeping in shape.

Without water, the body cannot metabolize fats or carbohydrates.

In addition to adding foods that help increase the feeling of fullness to the menu, eating on time and avoiding waiting until you are hungry to eat is also an effective and healthy way to control your eating. Eating slowly and chewing thoroughly when eating also contributes to creating a feeling of fullness for a long time.

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