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Despite the Ongoing Pandemic, You Can Eat Healthy This Winter

The pandemic has certainly taken a toll on our emotional and physical health.

While around 50% of people who start a workout program quit exercising during the first six months, our current health crisis has made it more difficult for many of us to work out on a regular basis.

What’s more, Americans have often turned to comfort food during this time of uncertainty.

While you might not be heading back to the gym just yet, there is something you can do about your eating habits as we brace for a second wave.

Here are five healthy eating habits you should keep in mind as COVID-19 continues to pose a risk.

Focus on Hydration

You might be tired of hearing it, but hydration is immensely important to your health — particularly as we head into the colder, dryer months.

Drinking at least eight glasses of water a day is thought to be the conventional rule, though it doesn’t hold true for everyone.

In many cases, drinking enough water every day can keep you from snacking out of boredom or perceived hunger.

Plus, you’ll probably find that your skin and hair will be healthier.

Even if you aren’t leaving your house much these days, you’ll have a quarantine glow that will set you apart.

Eschew Take-Out For Home Cooking

Many people want to support local restaurants during this time and take-out tends to be the safest option.

But if you’re ordering food every night, you’re probably indulging in foods that might make you feel sluggish.

What’s more, you’ll probably be wasting a lot of money on delivery fees.

Take this time to figure out some easy and healthy meals you can make on the cheap.

While 75% of grill owners decide to grill during the winter months, this is a great opportunity to use your crockpot.

Just add the ingredients, turn it on, and wait for your meal to cook throughout the day.

Alternatively, you can make healthy soups or use fresh fall produce in creative ways.

While cooking does take more of an effort than ordering take-out, you’ll probably feel a lot better and can save money by spending some time in the kitchen.

Always Follow the Grocery List

The grocery store is a bit of a minefield these days, but even if you’re stressed as you go down the aisles, you should remind yourself to stick to the list.

While four major biotech crops (maize, soybean, cotton, and oilseed rape) account for 99% of global GM crop area, that doesn’t mean that your shopping list will always include the most popular items.

Rather than load your cart up with impulse buys or walk around the store in a daze, plan out your meals ahead of time and include all of the ingredients and other products you’ll need before you head out.

If you have a tough time being strict with your list, particularly if others accompany you on your trips, come up with a plan of action or stick to a specific budget to ensure you don’t make any spur-of-the-moment additions.

While it’s not easy to eat healthily during the colder months, it will probably be particularly hard this winter due to this ongoing health crisis.

But if you have a game plan and realistic expectations, these tips can help you prioritize your well-being and actually enjoy eating more nutritious foods.

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