Tips for a healthy diet during quarantine

The new coronavirus pandemic took everyone by surprise, significantly altering our routine and creating a series of new habits.

Staying longer at home, whether due to quarantine or telecommuting, is the new reality for many of us. Many people who used to go to work and eat out before, stayed at home all day, changing their eating habits.

And we know that staying at home, all day, with the pantry and the refrigerator so close, is an invitation to a more sloppy diet. However, we are also aware that having a correct diet helps to strengthen the immune system, leaving us less susceptible to contamination.

Even if it is more difficult to maintain a healthy diet or even lose weight in quarantine, it is not at all impossible. And it can even become a good opportunity to acquire healthier habits.

How to make healthy and nutritious meals in quarantine?

In quarantine times, we should avoid going to the streets as much as possible. Visits to the supermarket, grocery store, butcher, etc., should be reduced to minimize the risk of contagion. So the ideal is to buy products that last longer.

Unfortunately, most of these foods are those that have no nutritional value. But it is possible to make good choices and choose those that contribute to making the body healthier.

Today, we will give you some tips to eat well in this time of social isolation and quarantine!

Choose non-perishable foods

Foods, for example, such as rice, flour, beans, lentils, pasta, coffee, olive oil, have a longer validity and can be purchased in larger quantities. Just pay attention to the fact that some of these foods like pasta, for example, have a lot of carbohydrates. Therefore, when purchasing it, it opts for the full version or made with plants such as edamame or soy noodles.

Canned and Frozen

It will not always be possible to have fresh fruits and vegetables available during a quarantine period. Although these foods in their frozen and canned versions are not ideal, they can still help you get the nutrients your body needs. Frozen vegetables can compose any dish and can be used, for example, to make a nutritious soup. And frozen fruits are a great snack. Try, for example, making an ice cream using only frozen bananas beaten in a blender. It is delicious!

Healthy snack options

Anyone who is in a quarantine house or working remotely, knows that resisting snacks during the day is not the easiest task. However, to maintain a healthy and balanced diet, these snacks must be healthy.

To help you choose, we have some suggestions for healthy snacks that are easy to acquire and very good in terms of nutrients.

• Dried fruits - Dried fruits, in addition to having greater durability than fresh ones, are rich in minerals, fibers, calcium and iron. They are tasty and a great option for a healthy snack.
• Protein bars - are an excellent option for a snack after training at home or just to add a little protein to your day. And a great suggestion are the new Lohilo and Go ON Bars, which, in addition to being tasty, also have the advantage of not having palm oil in their composition.
• Peanut butter - Rich in proteins, complex carbohydrates, vitamins and antioxidants. It is perfect to be consumed before or after a workout. Try spreading this Go ON Peanut Butter on a slice of bread, apple or banana, for example. You will be amazed by the taste.
• Dried oleaginous fruits - Dried oleaginous fruits such as almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, pistachios and hazelnuts, provide fiber, protein, healthy fats and satisfy hunger. In addition, they are very easy to store and last a long time.
• Organic Drinks - The organic drink, such as Santé Oat de Aveia, is the ideal option for a Breakfast or healthy snack. Perfect to be added to coffee or tea, replacing milk. It can also be consumed with breakfast cereals such as Muesli, Crocantes and Granola. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans, as well as for those who like to enjoy a healthy and delicious snack.

All of these suggestions that we leave here are very healthy and tasty. Certainly, they will add a different flavor to your meals at home in quarantine times.

If you like our tips, share them with your friends and family.