Stewed meats are fatty
FAUX. Slow-cooked dishes are often associated with heavy, high-fat meals. But really, it all depends on the ingredients you use. It is best to avoid adding alcohol or cream, and to replace salt with broth. We will also prefer seasonal vegetables such as carrots, turnips or leeksand we will use less meat than vegetables.
If you opt for lean cuts of meat, such as chicken, turkey or even certain cuts of beef, you will obtain a completely balanced dish. In addition, slow cooking preserves nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates and lipids) as well as most minerals and trace elements and makes the meat tender, without adding fat. Digestion is even easier!
Food supplements are essential
TRUE AND FALSE. Protect yourself against the cold and illnesses, boost your energy, reduce fatigue… Food supplements are on the rise in winter. Vitamin C, vitamin D, magnesium, or even zinc are recommended. But are they really necessary? It is true that the body is weakened in winter: the cold slows down cell activity and can reduce immune defenses.
This is why, for people living in areas with little sunlight or suffering from diagnosed deficiencies, food supplements can be useful. However, for the majority of us, it is possible to obtain most necessary nutrients through a balanced dietfor example favoring fatty fish, dairy products and eggs for vitamin D. Vitamin C can also be found in guava, cabbage, pepper or kiwi.
In winter you have to eat more
FAUX. You might think that the cold requires additional calories, but in reality, our body does not necessarily demand more food. The desire to eat more when it’s cold comes from a primitive instinct!
Certainly, our metabolism works harder to maintain body temperature at 37°C, but this does not justify overconsumption of calories. Especially since we tend to move or go out less in winter. A balanced diet and appropriate quantities therefore remain the key words in all seasons.
Lentils, the ally to calm winter cravings
TRUE. Lentils are often considered the ultimate winter food. Rich in vegetable proteins and fiber, they provide lasting satiation while providing a supply of iron, magnesium and vitamins.
Whether in warm salad, soup or simmered dish, lenses are ideal for facing the cold without succumbing to snacking cravings one or two hours after the meal. Plus, they go perfectly with other seasonal vegetables, like cabbage or carrots.
No need to drink a lot in winter
FAUX. One of the most persistent myths is that we don’t need to drink as much in winter as we do in summer. However, even if the feeling of thirst is less present, our body continues to lose water, in particular due to breathing, dry air and heating.
It is therefore important to stay well hydratedeven in winter. Think about herbal teas, broths or simply water, consumed regularly, to avoid dehydration. Proper hydration is essential to supporting the immune system, as water helps flush toxins from the body and supports the transport of nutrients to cells.
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