5 Warming Winter Meals to Support Weight Goals

Winter is here—bringing with it crisp mornings, earlier sunsets and the temptation to swap movement for movies and protein for potato chips. It’s easy to understand why many of us find this season trickier to navigate when it comes to our maintaining or reaching our weight goals. But it doesn’t need to be that way. With a little planning, the right support, and some deeply nourishing meals that are satisfying to the soul—Winter can be a perfect time to reset your metabolism, boost energy and support weight balance. Let’s talk about nutrition. To maintain metabolic balance and to feel your best during the cooler months, feature these 3 essential nutrients in your meals:

1. Protein: Amino acids aid your metabolism, play a vital role in weight balance, appetite regulation and preserving lean muscle. With its satiating and muscle preserving qualities, including protein in every meal is a game changer.
2. Healthy fats: Thank gosh the ‘low fat’ trend of the 90’s is long gone; we now know that nourishing our body with healthy fats is essential for balanced metabolism and overall wellbeing. Omega-3 fatty acids not only help to reduce inflammation but give our skin, joints, hair and brain extra love too. Be sure to include plenty of oily fish, flaxseeds and chia seeds into your daily eats to feed your body and brain!
3. Complex Carbohydrates: Carbs are not the enemy, they are our friends. The key is choosing the RIGHT type! Complex carbohydrates like sweet potato, brown rice, quinoa and berries are low glycaemic index (meaning no big blood sugar spikes) and keep you feeling fuller longer.

Our Top 5 Winter Meals:

We have curated 5 of our favourite Winter real food recipes full of nourishing nutrients to support not only your metabolic balance but your energy levels, metal clarity and mood throughout the colder months. These meals deliver all the comfort and warmth without sacrificing flavour.

1. Turmeric Chicken Zoodle Soup

Loaded with protein, fibre, minerals and slow-burning carbs, this tasty soup is economical and so easy to make! Turmeric adds both an anti-inflammatory quality plus taste.

2. Slow Cooked Lamb & Cauliflower Puree

This meal signs off on all your nutrient needs with beautiful B Vitamins (like B6 and B12) to support nervous system regulation plus, a healthy dose of Vitamin C (thanks to the Cauliflower) to fortify your immune system. It also happens to be delicious and super satiating. Perfect for Winter dinner or lunch.

3. Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes

We love these Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes for not only their versatility (eat them for breakfast, lunch or, as a snack) but for all the goodness they pack: protein, fibre and taste. Yes please!

4. Breakfast Omelette Wrap

An egg is one of our favourite real food ingredients with B Vitamins, Omega-3s, Vitamin A, D, E and K, Calcium, Zinc and Choline - it’s basically nature’s muti-vitamin. You can rest assured to get a good hit of nutrients in our Breakfast Omelette Wrap. Include this one into your Winter recipe repertoire to fortify your brain and body.

5. Chocolate Peppermint Panna Cotta

Don’t forget dessert! This magnesium and mineral-rich pudding supports gut health and satisfies any chocolate craving. Top with berries for extra flavour and antioxidant action. Winter doesn’t need to derail your health goals. In fact, it can be a significant season to slow down, tune in, and nourish your body. With the right nutrient balance and a few go-to warming recipes, weight loss (and feeling better) can happen—even on the coldest days. These nourishing meals are featured in our Kickstart Challenge which is starting soon! The Kickstart Challenge is a fantastic way to get structure and support during this Winter! Register now. Save or share this post with someone who needs a little extra inspiration this Winter.