Eating healthily in winter

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Christmas goose, stollen, cookies and mulled wine are the delicious companions of the pre-Christmas season. And because it is hectic first and cold and grey, there is hardly any reason to exercise. The result: After a few weeks, extra pounds become noticeable. What can you do?

In our premium fitness clubs, you have many ways to keep yourself fit and healthy — from workouts on the gym floors to group classes. Nutrition tips also help you eat healthily.

Eating healthily in winter — this is how it works

Of course, the selection of fresh foods in winter is not as wide as usual. But there is still plenty of selection of seasonal products. Vegetables such as beetroot, carrots, pumpkin, chicory, cabbage (such as savoy or Brussels sprouts) lamb's lettuce and spinach are delicious, healthy and versatile.

beetroot For example, it is rich in vitamins B1, B2 and B6, C, folic acid, beta-carotene and minerals such as iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. You can enjoy the power balls raw and cooked. As a salad ingredient, they look just as good as mashed as soup or cooked with rice dishes.

Auch Carrots They are true vitamin bombs. They contain beta-carotene, potassium and biotin. And with just 31 calories per 100 grams, they are good for the figure. Its high fiber content helps digestion. They are also very versatile to use: as juice, as a soup ingredient (with ginger, for example), cut into small pieces in rice and pasta dishes, but also as a side dish for meat or fish.

squash is one of the classics in autumn and winter. There are many varieties with very different tastes. Hokkaido, which you can also use the bowl, is particularly popular. Pumpkin contains a lot of beta-carotene, iron, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. It is also very rich in fiber. Good to know: You can even use the seeds for pumpkins. They contain omega-3 fatty acids, which have a positive effect on fat metabolism, and they also stimulate the production of the happiness hormone serotonin. Pumpkin seed oil is also extracted from the seeds, which has the same positive effects.

You can use pumpkin as an ingredient for curries, as puree and soup. Small pumpkins are also ideal as containers for dishes prepared from meat.

chicory With its fine-bitter taste, it is not for everyone, but the bitter substances in particular are very good for digestion. Winter vegetables contain lots of folic acid, potassium and zinc, as well as vitamins A, B and C. Tip: The stalk is particularly bitter — if you don't like it, you can cut it out.

Chicory is a delicious salad ingredient (it tastes particularly good in combination with fruit and strong cheese), but you can also cook it, which makes it milder. It is also suitable as an ingredient for casseroles.

cabbage It is very typical for winter. Although it has a reputation for bloating, there are varieties that are milder. These include savoy cabbage (very rich in vitamin C), Brussels sprouts (also rich in vitamin C) and broccoli (contains lots of calcium and potassium as well as vitamins A, B, C and K). Collard vegetables lose the fewest nutrients when you steam them. A teaspoon of caraway makes them easier to digest.

Lamb lettuce is very healthy due to its high content of provitamin A and vitamin C. You can buy it all winter long. And simply prepare it with a vinegar-oil or honey-mustard dressing. It is also easy to combine with fruit, nuts and herbs.

salad or side dish: spinach It's pretty versatile to use. Baby spinach in particular is a delicious salad ingredient and is also good in smoothies. Spinach is also a delicacy cooked, such as pureed with fried eggs and potatoes.

And finally, we'll introduce you to a root vegetable that is just about to conquer the palate: parsnip. It contains lots of vitamins C and D and also minerals such as phosphorus and calcium. With its aromatic, slightly sweet taste, it is an ideal side dish, but also a delicious soup or puree ingredient. You can also bake them.

The selection of vegetables is wide. If you want to do even more for your health, treat yourself to a glass of hot water with pieces of fresh ginger every day, which also protects against infections. And move as often as you can. And when your inner bastard gets in touch: Show him who's in charge. Afterwards, when you're doing really well, you'll be happy that you've pulled yourself together to exercise — guaranteed!

Holmes Place's premium fitness clubs offer plenty of choices. Work out on the punching bag, take part in yoga or Pilates classes, or let off steam while spinning. Afterwards, you can relax properly in the wellness areas!

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