How does the seasonal diet work?
Summer: In summer, we spend most of our time outside in the sun, we are more active and we sweat more. At this time, nature provides us with the most hydrating foods such as cucumbers, watermelons, and berries. It also gives us foods that are rich in carbs such as corn, peach, and melon.
The fall: This season brings us apples, a fruit rich in fiber that helps us digest all the food we are eating to stay warm.
Winter: It’s an entirely different story in winter even when living in Dubai in the hot weather. The days become shorter; we spend less time in the sun, and we crave less juicy foods and more warming ones. In parallel, nature gives us vegetables to make soups and stews, as well as grains, nuts, and avocado. It also brings us large doses of vitamin C through citrus fruits to protect us against cold and bacteria during this season and strengthen our immune system.
Spring: As winter turns to spring, we no longer crave heavy foods; rather, we turn to light and fresh produce and start to cleanse our diets. Springtime brings with it leafy green vegetables such as spinach, cabbage, and kale, which are rich in antioxidants and help cleanse your intestinal walls.
Takeaway: Eating what’s in season will benefit your body and make it healthier and stronger, and when your body is getting the proper nutrition it requires, you will feel better, more energized, and happier. I am Christelle Bedrosian, an expert nutritionist and dietician in Dubai. You can reach out to me for an individual, couples or family weight loss diet plan today!
