For those who blame their busy work schedule to be the reason behind their neglected health, this is the ideal time for you.Create a balance between your diet and workout and switch your lifestyle to A HEALTHIER ONE.

 1. STOCK UP NUTRITIOUS FOODS

Plan ahead and buy sufficient things from the supermarket. This is to prevent the frequent trips to the supermarket, which will further prevent you from being exposed to COVID-19. Supermarket must- have list:

• Dry goods –pasta, rice, quinoa, bulgur wheat, cous-cous,oats, pulses (beans, lentils, chickpeas)
• Wholegrain bread/tortillas, crackers, rice or corncrakes
• Fresh, frozen, canned vegetables or fruits
• Dried fruits
• Choose long-life vegies & fruits – carrots, celeries, bell peppers or items that can live outside the fridge i.e. apples, citrus fruits, green bananas, tomatoes, unripe avocados, potatoes/sweet potatoes, onions.
• Canned foods such as tuna in water/olive oil, sardines etc.
• Lean meat
• Nuts and nut butters i.e. peanut/almond butter
• Herbs & spices (thyme, basil, parsley, cinnamon, coriander, pepper, cumin)
• Honey
• Shelf staple milk , eggs, yoghurt, cheese, plant milks
• Dark chocolate

2. MAKE A PLAN

Change out of your pajamas, shower and make a to-do list of all the things you want to achieve each day to create a sense of normality and productivity. Try to create some structure to your eating as well i.e. have 3 main meals, healthy snacks in between, have 1-3 portions of fruits a day, have vegetables or salad with your main meals etc. Plan times to eat, meals, portions. You can even use a food diary to make you more aware of your food choices throughout the day.

3. BE MORE CREATIVE WITH FOOD

Now that you have more free time you can try simple but at the same healthy recipes using a combination of all three macronutrients – carbs, protein and healthy fats. You can find our easy and healthy recipes on our website’s blog or from our posts on Instagram.

4. STAY HYDRATED

Aim to drink at least 8-10 glasses of fluid daily (water, juice, tea, milk). It’s good to stay hydrated for overall health, but keep in mind that drinking water will not prevent infection from COVID -19.

5. GET ENOUGH SLEEP

Sleep deprivation has been linked to increased inflammation, increased levels of stress hormones (affecting your mood) & lower immunity (making you more susceptible to getting sick). Opt for approximately 6-8 hours of good-quality sleep.

6. STAY ACTIVE

That could include conducting indoor workout exercises, stretching and practicing meditation.