In this two-minute read, we look at five ways to
stave off cravings and eat well this winter.

Many of us turn to food when we’re bored or
stressed, so it’s no wonder that the pandemic has played havoc with so many
people’s waistlines.

Spending lots of time at home this year, amid
ongoing uncertainty, has meant that bad habits have crept in. Do any of these
descriptions resonate with you?

The all-day grazer: Mid-morning you reach for the biscuit tin and then keep going –
and going. You eat little and often (by that we mean almost constantly) and
lose track of how many bourbons/crackers/cookies you’ve devoured.

Late-night binger: You skip breakfast and stick to a simple eating plan for
most of the day – until about 9pm comes and BAM! you snaffle a tub of Ben &
Jerry’s at lightning speed.

Zombie eater: You
always eat in front of the TV or while on your laptop. You shovel it in on
auto-pilot, unaware of how much you’ve packed away, if it has any nutritional
value or even if it tastes nice.

Afternoon snack fiend:Your mood and willpower plummet mid-afternoon. You start to feel
hangry (that’s hungry plus angry) and need a sugary snack to give you an energy
hit.

If any of these descriptions ring a bell with you,
then here are five tips to help get your eating habits back on an even keel.

Plan meals and shop in advance

Create a meal plan, stock up on healthy produce and
get cooking. (Meals made from scratch are typically lower in salt, sugar, and
fat than processed foods and takeaways.) Foods to add to your shopping basket
include sweet potatoes and spinach (they’re packed with vitamin A) and oily
fish (for a hit of vitamin D). If snacking is your weakness, have berries and
oranges (full of vitamin C) on hand for when the cravings hit.

Sit down at the table to eat

Avoid eating on the run, or while multitasking. Sit
down to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the same time every day. This
structure will help stop you grazing or bingeing.

Frozen counts

Frozen vegetables are packed with vitamins and
minerals, so make sure you have some in the freezer. That way, if you wind up
having to quarantine, you can still get your daily dose of veg.

Don’t obsess

Food isn’t supposed to be a source of guilt, it’s
meant to be nourishing and joyful. If you have a blowout, don’t be too tough on
yourself. We are living through strange times. Move on, tomorrow’s another day.

Exercise

Exercise boosts your mood, and gives you more
energy, so you won’t need sugary treats to give you a lift. Schedule exercise
for the time of day when you typically feel low or lethargic.

Here at CWB Property, we’re here to help
you get through these uncertain times. Look after yourself and take care.

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