Stop Snacking 24/7: A Dietitian’s Tips

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Summary of Transcript:
The video discusses different ways to stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines for drinking in moderation are one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men. It’s important not to rely on alcohol as your only coping mechanism because it can interfere with sleep and the immune system. Creating a flexible daily routine can help you stay productive and motivated. Snacking more is okay, but creating a snack schedule and rethinking snacking options can be beneficial. Staying hydrated is important; setting reminders or using a larger water bottle can help. Exercise can be a great stress reliever and can be done at home through different modifications and online classes. Self-care is important, and it’s all about finding activities that bring happiness and some normalcy to daily life. Checking with local public health departments and the CDC is critical in staying safe and healthy during this time.

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Summary of Description:
This video offers advice on various aspects of staying healthy while in quarantine. The topics include how much alcohol to drink, structuring your day, healthy snacking, drinking more water, exercising without a gym, and practicing self-care. The video offers guidance and tips for each aspect, such as drinking alcohol in moderation, creating a flexible schedule, picking low-calorie snacks, setting a goal for daily water intake, finding alternative exercises, and making time for activities that make you happy. The message is to be responsible, stay active, and care for yourself during these challenging times.

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Tips for Staying Healthy While in Quarantine

With the current situation that we’re facing, staying healthy and active while being in quarantine is more important now than it has ever been. Eating Well, a renowned food and wellness brand, recently released a video answering some of the questions people have been asking about how to stay healthy. Here are some tips and tricks to stay healthy while in quarantine.

Moderation is Key

The video starts with a question we’ve all asked ourselves: “How much alcohol is too much alcohol?” Drinking alcohol should always be done in moderation. Guidelines suggest that women should have one drink a day and men should have two. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can negatively affect one’s immune system.

Structuring Your Daily Routine

Without an established structure, it’s easy to fall into a sedentary routine while working or staying at home. Creating a flexible schedule that works for you is the first step in structuring your day. You should get up, move around, change your clothes, prep your meals, and find activities that make you happy.

Healthy Snacking

Many people feel the need to snack due to boredom. To combat this, create a schedule, and pick lower-calorie snacks. Some good choices include nuts, fruits, and vegetables.

Drinking More Water

Water is vital to our well-being, yet many of us find it challenging to drink enough daily. One solution is to set a goal and establish a process to achieve it. For example, if you want to drink half a gallon of water daily, start by measuring out half a gallon and taking a sip every hour. It’s also essential to set an alarm to remind you to drink water.

Exercising Without a Gym

Exercising can be as easy as finding a hiking spot, running outdoors, following online workout programs, or even doing pushups and squats during commercial breaks. With gym closures and social distancing, finding ways to stay active can be challenging. Remember to prioritize your safety and health.

Self-Care Strategies

With the concept of self-care being relatively new to many people, it can be challenging to establish suitable self-care routines. Start by checking in with yourself to determine what makes you happy, stressed, or sad. Eliminate as much as possible that combats your happiness and engage in activities that aid in relaxation, such as taking a walk or giving yourself a manicure.

In conclusion, staying healthy at home can be challenging, but it is within everyone’s reach. Stay safe, be responsible, and remember to prioritize your health and well-being. Try incorporating these tips and tricks from Eating Well into your daily routine, and see how they can positively impact your life. #DietitianQ&A #StayHome #EatingWell

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Q: How much alcohol is too much alcohol?
A: Drink in moderation. General guidelines say women should have one drink daily and males 2. Too much alcohol can negatively affect your immune system. Alcohol is a macronutrient that you can factor into your daily intake. Your consumption of alcohol can vary based on your body type, age, and activity level. Be responsible.

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Q: How should I be structuring my day to stay healthy?
A: With being confined to limited space created a flexible schedule. Be on a regiment that works for you. Get up. Move around. Change your clothes. Prep your meals. Find what makes you happy and ultimately create a structure you can stick to.

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Q: Do you have any tips for healthy snacking?
A: Many of us eat when bored; try to combat that by creating a schedule. Rethink your snacks also. Try picking snacks that are less fattening and high in calories.

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Q: Got any tips for drinking more water?
A: Take a drink whenever you hear “quarantine,” lol. Set a goal for yourself daily. If you want to drink a half gallon a day, start with a half gallon measured out and take a drink from it every hour. Set a goal for yourself and set the alarm to remind yourself to drink water!!!

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Q: Without the gym, I’m struggling to exercise. How can I get motivated?
A: Rethink what exercise looks like. With limited resources, we can still socially distance ourselves and be active. Go on a hike. Run on an open field. Find some home workouts on YouTube and follow a program. Do pushups and squats when commercials come on. Just get up and move.

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Q: I want to care for myself, but self-care is new. How should I do it?
A: Check in with yourself. What makes you happy? What makes you stressed or sad? Eliminate as much as you can around you to limit what combats your happiness. A walk, doing your hair, and giving yourself a manicure can all be a part of self-care.

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