When the cold arrives it is important to know how to fight it to avoid colds and flus. For this, great suggestions are to make soups and teas, as they help increase body temperature making it difficult to transmit viruses.
Zucchini soup is an excellent choice for dinner, but can also be eaten throughout the day. Chrysanthemum tea can be used before bedtime. They are healthy alternatives to the colder days, which comfort giving a full stomach feeling.
This recipe is simple and good to avoid the cold without fat 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 in shape during the winter.
1. Recipe for zucchini soup and seaweed
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, alkalize the blood, help to lose weight and lower cholesterol. To know more about algae see: Benefits of seaweed.
The zucchini is moisturizing and refreshing, know all its benefits in 3 Incredible Benefits of Zucchini.
Ingredients
- 10 gr of algae of your choice;
- 4 small chopped onions;
- 1 bulb of chopped fennel;
- 5 chopped medium zucchini;
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley;
- Salt and pepper to taste;
- 1 strand of pumpkin seed oil.
Method of preparation
Leave the algae soaked in 600 ml of water. Put a tablespoon of water in a frying pan and add the onions. Cook over low heat, capped, stirring occasionally. When soft, add zucchini and fennel until softened. Drain the algae. Place the contents of the frying pan in the blender, add the parsley, 500-600 ml of water and beat until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Hit the seasoning, add the seaweed and heat, finally add the pumpkin seed oil.
2. Recipe for chrysanthemum and elderberry tea
The chrysanthemum refreshes the body, neutralizes the toxins and protects the liver, so it facilitates the process of slimming. In addition, the ingredients in this tea reduce sweat, and have antiallergic action protecting against colds and flu.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon of chrysanthemum flowers,
- 1/2 tablespoon of elderberries,
- 1/2 tablespoon of mint,
- 1/2 tablespoon of nettle.
Method of preparation
Put the ingredients in a pot, cover with 300 ml of water and boil. Let stand for 10-15 minutes, strain and serve.
Not to get fat in the winter is also important to keep your workouts up to date, to ensure a high water intake and to make smart food choices with tasty foods but with little fat and sugar.
3. Ginger Pumpkin Cream Recipe
Pumpkin is a vegetable with low carbohydrate content and is 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 onion
- ½ garlic
- ½ cup cashew nuts
- 1 piece of ginger
- 1 handful of parsley
- 1 cup flaked amaranth
- salt
- Cayenne pepper and extra virgin olive oil
Method of preparation:
Put the sauce in enough water to cover. Cut the pumpkin into large pieces without removing the peel, and cook until it becomes grind. Beat the pumpkin with the remaining ingredients in the blender and serve hot, seasoning with olive oil and cayenne pepper before serving.
4. Hot Chocolate Recipe Light
Ingredients:
- 2 cups coconut milk tea
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoons demerara sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method of preparation:
Heat the coconut milk until bubbling begins. Transfer to the blender and beat with the rest of the ingredients at maximum foaming power. Put in a mug and serve.
5. Fit Mug Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon of culinary sweetener
Method of preparation:
Mix everything in a cup until smooth. Take to the microwave for about 1 minute and serve hot.
