Does one eat more in winter?

Cinzia Cuneo 31 gennaio, 2015 mangiare sano, ricette, dimagrire

Several researchers have studied this question and the answer is yes, with an average difference of 222 calories consumed per day between spring and autumn.

Because, to ward off the biting cold and harsh weather, many of us flock to fatty foods and more hearty meals. But we must continue to eat a balanced diet and also make sure we stay hydrated.

And even if there are fewer fruits and vegetables than in summer, this season is full of good food for health. Between avocados, carrot, celery, cabbage (in all its forms), kiwi, squash, citrus and apples, the choice is wide and varied.

And let’s not forget all those fruits and vegetables used for making stews, soups and all the traditional dishes of the season that you find in your weekly menu.

Try some of our seasonal recipes:

• Winter Vegetable Soup
• Cheese-Topped Carrots and Parsnips
• Rutabaga and Potato Gratin with Oregano
• Baked Apples
• Winter Fruit Salad

Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on January, 31, 2015.

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Cinzia Cuneo

Italiana di nascita e canadese d'adozione, Cinzia ha deciso di coniugare le sue competenze professionali e la sua passione per la buona tavola sviluppando un servizio per aiutare i numerosi «aventi bisogno» a riprendere il controllo della loro alimentazione. Così è nata SOSCuisine. Ingegnere di formazione al Politecnico di Torino, Cinzia ha conseguito un Master's Degree in scienze applicate all'École Polytechnique de Montréal.