Anadolu Health Center Nutrition and Diet Specialist Tuba Örnek reminded that one should eat healthy not only in the spring but in all seasons and adopt sports as a way of life, and said, “In the winter season, more sedentary time is spent at home, and high-calorie snacks can be consumed. This causes weight gain. The increase in physical activities in the spring and summer period supports weight loss.
Underlining that drinking at least 2 liters of water a day is very important for a healthy life, Anadolu Health Center Nutrition and Diet Specialist Tuba Örnek said, “In order to cool off, a distance should be put between acidic and sugary drinks. Unsweetened lemonade, compotes, plain or fresh fruit juice and naturally sweetened mineral water, freshly squeezed fruit or vegetable juices and ayran can be preferred as healthy alternatives. You should stay away from heavy oily, creamy, too sauced, fried, sugary or excessively salty, processed meats such as sausage, ready-to-eat foods, and pastry foods.
Vegetables and fruits should be consumed with pulp
Stating that water loss in the body is higher due to sweating in hot weather, Tuba Örnek said, “Vegetables and fruits are foods with high water and water content. In addition to cooling fruits such as melons and watermelons, berries such as cherries, plums, strawberries and grapes have high water content and vitamin-mineral values. However, the consumption of these fruits should not be overdone. Our daily requirement is 2-3 servings on average. 1 portion of melon–watermelon; the middle neck is 3 slice with a thickness of 1 fingers. 1 portion of granular fruits is 1 small bowlful. In addition, emphasizing that it is more beneficial to consume vegetables and fruits with pulp instead of squeezing their juices, Örnek said, “Ice cream is one of the indispensables of summer. Simply, 1-2 balls per day should not be exceeded. Those who follow a weight loss diet should consume ice cream less frequently.
Avoid foods made with white flour
Saying that the most effective way to burn fat is to eat a balanced, adequate, healthy and fibrous diet, drink plenty of water and do sports, Nutrition and Diet Specialist Tuba Örnek said, “Pastry foods made with simple sugar and white flour, which make you hungry easily, should be removed from our lives. Instead, foods that keep you full and help burn fat should be preferred. These can be yogurt or kefir as they contain calcium, protein and probiotics, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini and other vegetables rich in fiber, meat, chicken, turkey, fish and eggs, which are protein sources.
Green tea relieves edema
Stating that green tea also has a strong antioxidant, metabolism-accelerating and edema-scavenging effect, Tuba Örnek said, “You can add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to 1 glass of water and drink it before a meal. In addition, if the doctor is consulted, grapefruit can be consumed half an hour before a meal. In addition, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds and whole grains have a satiating effect in order to make portion control right.