On cold winter days, all you want is some comfort food – especially peanuts and gajak that don’t require any effort. But did you know that eating too much of these two popular winter foods could be the insidious culprit behind your weight gain? According to nutritionist Lima Mahajan, these “different foods can have more calories than the main meals” and cause possible weight gain. Read also | Winter can be a time of culinary abundance. Expert advice on proper nutrition
Which one makes you feel guilty?
In a recent Instagram post titled Foods That Cause Significant Weight Gain, she said: “There are two common winter foods that can cause significant weight gain. This bowl of peanuts has 700-800 calories, which is way more than your main meal.’
Lima added, “The other is an easily available winter dish, gud gajak (Jaggery gajak). There are over 2,600 calories in that package, which we mindlessly eat every time we see the box. Which of them is guilt for you?”
She wrote in her caption: “Now you know that your different foods can have more calories than your main meals, causing you to gain weight. Being aware of the calories in your food is a good way to stay on track. Enjoy your favorite foods in moderation and remember that eating more than what your body can burn over a long period of time will lead to fat gain and health problems such as fatty liver, diabetes, PCOS, etc. .”
Healthy winter diet
You can take advantage of the colder months with a nutritious, seasonal diet. To find out which winter ingredients can help keep your body healthy and how to incorporate them into your next meal, we recently asked Dr. Kiran Soni, Head of Nutrition and Health at Yathart Hospital, Greater Noida, about the basics of a well-rounded winter diet.
Among other helpful tips, he suggested you load up on healthy fats. “Almonds, walnuts, flax seeds and chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which improve brain and heart health,” he said.
Click here for all his tips for a healthy winter diet.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor for any health concerns.
