Plopping down in front of the TV with a bag of chips or a pint of brownie fudge ice cream sounds good to us right about now. Amid the months of pandemic isolation, it’s no surprise that millions of Americans turned to bad-for-you foods, snacks, and sweets as a source of comfort, and gained their COVID-19 pounds in the process. But now is the moment to turn it around. Below, nutritionists share their best strategies to avoid unhealthy eating and get back on track.
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1. Cut out all refined carbohydrates
This means cut out chips, pasta, bread, cookies, crackers, and any carbs that you couldn t grow in your garden (theoretically). Leave them out of the shopping cart and fill up on whole grains like quinoa or oatmeal instead.
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19 Easy Low-Calorie Snacks to Get You Through the Afternoon
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These healthy snack recipes are the answer to your afternoon snack craving. Whether you’re craving something sweet, salty or savory, all of these recipes are low in calories and require just two steps to make (you can also make some of these snacks in advance). Recipes like Peanut Butter-Oat Energy Balls and Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas are delicious and will help you power through the rest of your day with ease. © EatingWell