With spring in its first few weeks, it's important to start developing new eating habits to ensure we maintain a good health during these weeks of climate change. Although there are tips that apply to both men and women, the truth is that there are several differences to take into account.
From an increased need for protein to maintain muscle mass, to have good hydration to protect facial hair, the diet of men must be especially careful as the heat begins to increase and the sun seems to become more intense. Please note the following:
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As we mentioned above, the average man requires a higher intake of nutrients to function properly, especially when we exercise constantly. For example, while the diet of women ranges from 1.600 to 2.000 calories, that of men ranges from 2.000 to 2.500 calories.
In case of leading an active life, this amount can vary significantly.
However, as the heat rises, people become more likely to overeat, so it is common to see generalized weight gains. This is not only negative for our health, but also for our self-esteem, since it makes us reach the summer with several extra kilos.
Choose seasonal products
seasonal products, especially fruits and vegetables, are the best we can buy because they have nutrients adapted to the climate of the moment. In the case of spring and summer it is much easier to find foods with a high liquid content, as well as essential vitamins for hot days.
Look for healthy snacks
As the days get hotter, our body begins to use more energy to perform routine activities, making it necessary to eat more frequently in order to feel good. Healthy snacks thus become an important complement to our day-to-day life, remaining even until the summer.
Because snack consumption increases during spring, it is possible to find discounts in practically any store. Doing a quick study, we find that in the costco coupon book there would be 20% discounts on honey, and 25% on sugar-free chocolate and trail mix.
Give variety to your diet
Although maintaining muscle requires a high intake of protein, the truth is that in a time when allergies are raging and the heat increases, it is imperative to add some variety to the diet in order to keep our immune system working at its best, as well as the rest of the systems in charge of our good health.
From including marine animals to our diet, to eat vegetable protein, are some strategies that we can carry out to limit the intake of saturated fats, while significantly increasing the absorption of nutrients such as vitamins, antioxidants and minerals.
Drink enough water
Although many of the foods we eat in the spring have a lot of liquid, the truth is that rising temperatures make it that much more important to drink extra water. If we exercise constantly, water intake should be much higher because we will be losing much more fluid than in other seasons of the year.
Spring is a showy season and good weather, however, for men it is necessary to take into account additional precautions to make sure we keep our body working optimally at all times.