To stay healthy, binge on some healthy yet delicious foods

To stay healthy, binge on some healthy yet delicious foods

    We all aspire for a great body, toned looks and a calm mind. With a good diet and exercise, many of us succeed but tend to falter every now and then with our binging habits. Craving for carbohydrate based high calorie foods is the reason why our healthy diets go for a toss.Health experts say that it's normal to overeat, binge or snack. What one should do is make their high calorie snacks into a plate full of nutrition. Healthy food does not always taste bland. Here’s what the nutritionists have to say:
BLAME IT ON THE HORMONES Clinical nutritionist, Dr Nupur Krishnan says that there are two hormones, which play a pivotal role in our dietary habits. Gherlin induces cravings and Leptin gives a sense of satisfaction on eating. Sometimes we keep overindulging but don’t feel satiated enough. “If you like chaats, put kurmura, pomegranate seeds, sprouts, chaat masala and some cut fruit pieces. Have a bowl to feel full but stop with one bowl. If you like to have coffee or tea out of habit then try green tea or lemon tea instead.”
DON'T DRINK THE JUICE, EAT THE FRUIT INSTEAD In your office bag, carry a fresh apple or any other fruit everyday. In between your breakfast and lunch, eat a banana or an apple. Nutritionist Naini Setalwad says, “It’s a really good idea to eat the fruit instead of drinking the juice. The fibres help in digestion and keep the metabolism kicked at all times. You will also feel lighter and hungry enough during meal time.”
STAY NO TO PASSED-ON SNACKS: At your work desk, there's a good chance that colleagues tend to offer you chips, cakes, doughnuts, sweets, every time they are eating it. You don't need to feel pressurised into accepting the snack. Say no when you truly do not need to gulp it down. “Snacking once in a while is fine but not as a compulsion. Slowly, this becomes a habit and you end up accepting every binge food that’s passed around,”
adds Dr Nupur. In the same vein, fitness expert Deanne Pandey, says that, “Exercise regime coupled with a good diet always works well. Look for a nutritious option over the high-calorie snacks. This way, you can stick to your regime.”