In this article, we highlight products that support normal metabolism and help us stay energetic during the autumn-winter period.
With the onset of cold weather, the body activates the thermogenesis mode. Normally, each person has reserves of two types of fat – white and brown. As soon as the air temperature drops, the hypothalamus sends a signal impulse to the sympathetic nervous system to release norepinephrine. In white adipose tissue, the hormone causes the breakdown of cells and the release of energy. And brown fat, under the influence of norepinephrine, dissipates heat and warms the body.
The adaptive capabilities of the body are influenced by several factors. Nutrition is one of the most important, especially if a person is periodically stressed, does not get enough sleep, and has a history of chronic diseases. If thermogenesis processes do not work correctly, you will crave flour and sweets . This is how the body tries to compensate for the lack of heat and energy.
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To avoid becoming weak in the inclement November weather, Irina Shimanskaya advises including in your diet hot spices, aromatic seasonings and foods that activate thermogenesis, help you get used to the short daylight hours more easily and support the functioning of the endocrine and nervous systems:
1. High protein foods
Prepare dishes from lamb, offal , fish and poultry. The range of recipes is very wide: from thick rich stews with stewed meat to amber broths with vegetables.
2. Root vegetables
Remember the principles of seasonal nutrition – now is the best time to eat root vegetables. Stew, boil and bake beets, carrots, sweet potatoes, turnips with aromatic herbs . Garlic and radish will also come in handy during the cold season.
3. Cranberry
Cranberries can be safely classified as superfoods. They support immunity , help with cystitis, and stimulate the pancreas to produce enzymes necessary for us to digest protein foods.
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