Fit recipes for the cold: 5 warm foods to make at home

When the cold comes it is important to know how to fight it to avoid colds and flu. For this, great suggestions are to make soups and teas, as they help to increase body temperature making it difficult to transmit viruses.

Zucchini soup is an excellent option for dinner, but it can also be eaten throughout the day. Chrysanthemum tea can be used before bed. They are healthy alternatives for the colder days, which comfort giving a feeling of full stomach.

These recipes are simple and good to ward off the cold without putting on weight, because they are hot, have no fat and therefore are low in calories and combine with a diet to lose weight or just to keep fit during the winter.

1. Zucchini and seaweed soup recipe

This recipe is a nutritious option and brings the benefits of algae, which are excellent sources of minerals that, in addition to detoxifying, stimulate the kidneys, alkalinize the blood, help to lose weight and lower cholesterol. To learn more about algae see: Benefits of seaweed.

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Ingredients

10 gr of seaweed to choose from; 4 small chopped onions; 1 chopped fennel bulb; 5 medium chopped zucchinis; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; salt and pepper to taste; 1 thread of pumpkin seed oil.

Method of preparation

Soak the algae in 600 ml of water. Place a tablespoon of water in a frying pan and add the onions. Cook over low heat, covered, stirring occasionally. When they are tender, add the zucchinis and fennel until soft. Drain the seaweed. Place the contents of the frying pan in a blender, add the parsley, 500-600 ml of water and beat until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Adjust the seasoning, add the seaweed and heat, finally add the pumpkin seed oil.

2. Chrysanthemum and elderberry tea recipe

Chrysanthemum refreshes the body, neutralizes toxins and protects the liver, so it facilitates the weight loss process. In addition, the ingredients of this tea reduce sweat, and have anti-allergic action protecting against colds and flu.

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon of chrysanthemum flowers, 1/2 tablespoon of elderberry flowers, 1/2 tablespoon of mint, 1/2 tablespoon of nettle.

Method of preparation

Place the ingredients in a teapot, cover with 300 ml of water and boil. Let stand for 10-15 minutes, strain and serve.

In order not to put on weight in winter it is also important to keep physical exercise up to date, ensure a high water intake and make smart food choices, with tasty foods but with little fat and sugar.

3. Ginger Pumpkin Cream Recipe

Pumpkin is a vegetable with a low carbohydrate content, being a great ally of the diet, both at lunch and at dinner. On the other hand, ginger improves digestion, reduces inflammation in the body and stimulates weight loss.

Ingredients:

½ pumpkin cabotia 700 ml of water ½ onion½ leek ½ cup of cashews1 piece of ginger1 handful of parsley1 cup of flaked amaranth SaltCayenne pepper and extra virgin olive oil

Method of preparation:

Soak the chestnut in enough water to cover. Cut the pumpkin into large pieces, without removing the peel, and cook until it is soft. Beat the pumpkin with the other ingredients in a blender and serve hot, seasoning with olive oil and cayenne pepper before serving.

4. Light Hot Chocolate Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cups of coconut milk2 tablespoons of cocoa powder1 tablespoon of demerara sugar1 spoon of vanilla extract

Method of preparation:

Heat the coconut milk until it starts to bubble. Transfer to a blender and beat with the rest of the ingredients at full power to foam. Place in a mug and serve.