The spring diet: what to drink and eat
Drink large quantities of water to hydrate your body, eat foods rich in iron, potassium, calcium and vitamin B, integrate mineral salts and take an energizing nap during the day.
The beautiful spring season is upon us, March is like January, the month of good resolutions to get back into shape. This is why the spring diet is formulated to lose weight and keep active, counteracting the tiredness of the imminent change of season.
The first tips for starting the spring diet? Drink lots of water to hydrate the body and introduce lots of mineral salts; eat foods rich in iron, potassium, calcium and vitamin B and dedicate yourself to rest and regular sleep. Try not to interrupt your sleep cycles even if you go to bed early, rather to maintain circadian cycles, help yourself with melatonin for a restful sleep.
Why? Spring days, in fact, may require greater energy expenditure. And, therefore, it is advisable to give yourself time to recharge
The ABC of the spring diet: what to eat
Adopting a diet low in salt and fat promotes the well-being of the body and especially the liver. It is best to limit the consumption of cured meats, smoked, pickled or canned meats and fish and cheeses. Reduce red meat in favour of white meat and fish. The rule of good nutrition-energy-digestion ratio includes five portions of seasonal fruit and vegetables a day.
Tricks to improve your spring diet
Two or three times a week replace animal proteins with vegetable proteins from legumes, sources of fiber and less caloric than meat or fish.
The foods to choose for the spring diet
Artichokes and pears are excellent both for the liver and for draining. Rice, then, especially if consumed in limited quantities (maximum 70g), allows you to sleep well and recharge your body. Rosemary, on the other hand, is an aid to digestion.
Seasonal vegetables and fruit for the spring diet menu
Vegetables that arrive from March: artichokes, agretti, carrots, asparagus, savoy cabbage, chicory, chicory, cauliflower, valerian, peas, broad beans, endive, radish, turnip and leek.
Fruit: strawberries, lemons, citron, oranges, grapefruits, kiwis, pears, apples.
The proteins of the spring diet:
Fish, mackerel has restorative properties, contains proteins and good fats, ideal for combating cholesterol and the accumulation of fats in the blood.
Chicken has all the nutrients with high biological value to combat seasonal tiredness.
