Find yourself regularly overindulging in rich, heavy meals or constantly snacking in the colder weather? You’re not alone.
A study found that individuals tend to consume an average of 86 more calories per day in winter*. They also reported eating more food with saturated fat foods in the colder months. Want to quiet your cravings, while keeping your body and mind feeling satisfied? Try incorporating these 4 things this week.
Fill up on soups
Soups are the perfect way to fill up on fibre-rich ingredients such as veggies, grains and pulses. Soups are also great as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up on a cold day. For a heartier meal, add a lean protein to keep you feeling full. To save on unhealthy fats and calories, swap to a broth-based soup instead of a cream-based one.
Fuel up with more Vitamin D
The shorter, wetter days coupled with less time spent outdoors tend to result in a decrease in Vitamin D absorption, a crucial nutrient for maintaining moods and energy. Try adding more Vitamin D-rich foods to your diet such as eggs, avocados, and fatty fish like salmon.
Keep active
Regular physical activity can help to regulate cortisol, also known as the "stress hormone". Managing healthy cortisol levels can help with cravings as high cortisol levels tend to influence cravings for sugary or salty foods.
Start with Postbiotics
The answer to curbing your cravings can also be found in your gut. A healthy gut can help to reduce cravings and manage appetite control. By nourishing gut bacteria, you can boost GLP-1, a hormone that naturally aids in appetite control. Hailed as a game-changer for weight management, GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have gained significant attention for their weight management benefits. GLP-1 can also be naturally produced in the gut and has several important functions in the body, including regulating appetite and blood sugar levels. An easy way to boost GLP-1 production is to have a daily serving of postbiotics
with P3 Gut Builder. This triple-action postbiotic tonic is deliciously easy to enjoy as a daily health shot or can be added to water or smoothies.
*Seasonal variation in food intake, physical activity, and body weight in a predominantly overweight population, Y Ma, BC Olendzki, W Li, AR Hafner, D Chiriboga, JR Hebert, M Campbell, M Sarnie, and IS Ockene