The has forced everyone to alter their routines.
From what we’re eating (and how often!) to the amount of sleep (or lack there of) that we are getting, many of us are not doing what’s best for our well-being
Founder of Eat Burn Sleep Yalda Alaoui, and founder of ‘s hottest wellness destination Glow Bar, Sasha Sabapathy, share helpful tips on how to take the edge off during this very difficult time for a healthier and happier you.
Start the day right: ‘I would avoid going for sweet foods as they feed the bad gut bacteria and can trigger cravings for the whole day, as well as unbalance blood sugar levels,’ said Yalda Alaoui founder of @eatburnsleep
While a bowl of Lucky Charms or Fruity Pebbles for breakfast will make you feel extremely nostalgic, it’s a bad idea.
‘I would avoid going for sweet foods as they feed the bad gut bacteria and can trigger cravings for the whole day, as well as unbalance blood sugar levels,’ said Yalda Alaoui founder of Yalda suggests eating anything savory to keep blood sugar levels more stable.
‘I like to include protein like eggs, salmon, even bacon, some good fats such as avocado and some vegetables such as tomatoes, mushrooms and spinach. A good nutritious breakfast can help keep you full and satisfied until lunch.’
Salad for lunch: ‘It is better to eat raw foods at lunch rather than dinner as they are harder to process by the body’
For lunch, the wellness experts recommends a colorful salad topped with a protein.
‘It is better to eat raw foods at lunch rather than dinner as they are harder to process by the body. I try to stick to the «no raw after four» rule.
‘The more colors in your salad, the more nutrients you will be getting from it. Lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, celery, fennel will help stimulate your digestive enzymes production, and are naturally high in antioxidants and vitamin C, which support immunity.
Yalda favors an olive oil-based dressing as olive oil is high in omega 9.
‘I like topping my salad with a piece of grilled or baked fish, chicken, prawns or beef. This helps me avoid starchy carbs and keep a good functioning gut, hence a happy mind and a healthy body.’
Rainbow: ‘The more colors in your salad, the more nutrients you will be getting from it’
Fish is a good option: What you eat for dinner can help or hurt shuteye. According to Yalda, good carbs support sleep function
What you eat for dinner can help or hurt shuteye. According to Yalda, good carbs support sleep function.
‘They release a moderate amount of insulin, which is the precursor to serotonin (the happy hormone) itself a precursor to melatonin (the sleep hormone).
Sleep is a vital component of well-being. It helps the body repair itself for another day. It can prevent heart disease, boost immunity and prevent excessive weight gain. Chicken or fish are best for dinner, save red meat for lunch.
Look cute: By getting out of your sweatpants and slipping into a pair of jeans, you’re less likely to devour a box of chocolates. Denim jacket and jeans by
What else can I eat: At a time of extreme isolation with the pantry and refrigerator just a few steps away, stress snacking is inevitable.
At a time of extreme isolation with the pantry and refrigerator just a few steps away, stress snacking is inevitable.
To curb the munchies, getting out of your sweatpants and slipping into a pair of jeans wouldn’t hurt.
Avoid repeated trips to the refrigerator by starting the day right.
Yalda recommends a small 20-minute workout followed by a shower. ‘Keeping this self care routine takes me out of the quarantine mode and I have more productive days during which I snack less. It feels like a normal day, except it is spent at home.’