Where to put extra pounds after the party?

So they get rid of the excess pounds after the holidays

12/20/2013

In the Advent and Christmas season, a lot of greasy food is traditionally served. Most of the consumed calorie bombs still have something to do even after the feast days. In the form of bacon, they grace their bodies. So what's the best way to get rid of excess pounds? The basic devise „less fat, more protein, enough vegetables, less sugar“ is certainly a good way in the thicket, with which a quick weight loss is possible. Whether slender in sleep, low-fat or the Atkins diet - they all promise a long-term and healthy weight loss. But even with little effort in the preparation of food can be achieved significant effects.

Fiber has a satiating effect
The nutritionist Marion Grillparzer from Munich, recommends first to abstain from animal fats and to consume more protein-containing foods „No meat, no sausage, no roast, no cream“, she explained. One should rather eat more fish or tofu. This guarantees a satisfying protein boost and the feeling of hunger is established after a short time. If you do not want to do without vegetables, you can add vegetable soups to the menu, for example. These create a lasting feeling of satiety, „they stimulate the metabolism, they provide many nutrients per calorie, they warm“, explained Grillparzer. Vegetable varieties such as carrots, celery, leek, parsnip, cabbage sprouts, kohlrabi, white cabbage and savoy cabbage are ideal if they are bought fresh. To increase the protein content, legumes such as peas, beans and lentils are ideally suited as an addition. The nutritionist also likes to use tofu or lupines as a deposit for the soup. Lupines are also known as wolf beans or cowpeas and are also part of the legumes. In refrigerated shelves they are to be found among other things in schnitzel form as a meat substitute. They are exactly - like soy protein - very popular among vegetarians.

More protein instead of carbohydrates and fats
Light diet is certainly a key to quickly regain the original weight. Furthermore, switching to food with a higher protein content saturates better than more carbohydrate and fatty foods, says Nadine Röwe from the Consumer Information Service „aid“ in Bonn. She recommends estimating the right amounts when baking or cooking starts. This prevents any leftovers from being consumed, even though you are already full enough. A glass of water before the meal would also give rise to a feeling of satiety and the portions on the plate would then be smaller. When it comes to main dishes, Röwe uses many wholegrain products if possible, because they fill you up faster and last longer and avoid the cravings for sweets. Those who also do sports accelerate their plans to reduce the excess holiday pay, because whoever moves consumes energy. At the same time, muscle mass is built up and the fat disappears. (Fr)

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