5 ways to curb snacking during lockdown

5 Tips to Curb Snacking During Lockdown

We get it—you’re continually eyeing up the fridge and may have even thought of chaining up the pantry doors. It’s hard not to feel like snacking during this lockdown period.

Here are five tips we’ve found to help curb the need to graze throughout the day while you stay safe inside.

1. Remove temptation from sight

Visual exposure to high-calorie foods stimulates the part of your brain that modulates impulse control, which can lead to increased cravings and overeating. Remove those treats from the kitchen bench or eye-level shelves in the fridge and pantry.

2. Keep your regular meal times

Whether you’re fasting or eating three meals a day, try to stick to that schedule to maintain a sense of routine during these turbulent times. Your eating pattern may adapt to your new normal—that’s fine! Just keep your meals planned around your personal needs and preferred times.

3. Get your Gordon Ramsay on in the kitchen

Takeaways and restaurant visits are off the menu for now—so take this opportunity to get creative in the kitchen! Planning your meals for the week helps pass the time and has been shown to improve diet quality.

4. It’s hard, but portion control is important

If you have leftovers in a container, it can lead to overeating. Plating your food before you eat gives you a clear view of proper portion sizes. Calocurb is also a great, natural way to support healthy portions while you’re in lockdown.

5. Become BFFs with your water bottle

Create or reinforce a healthy habit by drinking more water. Dehydration can lead to mood changes, decreased energy, and altered eating habits—so keep your water bottle by your side all day.