Do you know, snack and comfort food sales are soaring during this pandemic? As people are staying at home during the coronavirus crisis, they are indulging on treats more often than usual. If you think that you are one among those to have put on those kilos of lately, then you are not alone. "My clients are calling it the covid-20, in reference to fears of gaining that much unwanted weight before this is all over," said registered dietitian Ashley Koff. As people stay at home bored, anxious and stressed they seek relief by eating all day. Then does it mean we all will become unhealthy by giving into temptation? Fret not! Check out these ways you can manage overeating during this period. Hope these tips help!
Tips To Stop Overeating During Quarantine
Here are tips which will help you control overeating while homebound:
1. Hunger Kills
Don't go to the grocery store with an empty stomach. It will provoke you to buy a lot of snacks for whole day munching purpose and you end up putting on a lot of unhealthy weight. Always prioritise healthy foods over unhealthy temptations.
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2. Healthy Breakfast
If you like it or not, have a healthy breakfast. Los Angeles naturopathic doctor Stephanie Berg said that beans tend to have a "second meal effect", which generally leads to feeling less hungry and makes you full for quite a long time.
3. Meal Schedule Is Needed
Make a quarantine meal schedule of the times you should be eating. However, don't make a completely illogical meal plan because you are more likely to fail.
4. Keep Healthy Snacks
We are asking you to stay restricted from snacks. You can have them, but in a moderate amount. Keep healthy snacks like dry fruits, sweet corns, corn chips and fresh fruits.
5. Say No To Calories
Your refrigerator may contain a lot of high calorie foods like brownies, cheesecakes and chocolates. If you have a sweet tooth, try pancakes with honey, traditional milk desserts instead of processed calorie foods.
Hey there, if you are going to keep these tips in mind during quarantine, you would be able to maintain moderate body weight and can stay healthy.
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