Rowan Bailey
11-04-2003, 01:18 PM
Another message from the SBD dish.....
It's common to respond to stress by distracting yourself with your favorite comfort foods. Here are some ideas for healthier ways to cope when you're under pressure:
Preempt unhealthy eating. Keep unacceptable foods out of the house—or at least keep them out of sight. If you know a particular food will be irresistible to you when you're stressed, act now to make it hard to get later.
Keep your hands busy. Find something else to do with your hands besides eat. Keep the daily crossword handy, turn your attention to minor chores, or distract yourself by picking up the phone and calling your friends or family.
Reach for healthy snacks. If you have to eat, make sure that any foods you reach for will be healthy ones. Try crunchy vegetables like celery sticks, green-pepper strips, cauliflower buds, and broccoli florets. If you don't want them plain, dip them in hummus or an eggplant dip, or eat them with a bit of cheese. Prepare these snacks ahead of time, and keep them in front of your refrigerator.
It's common to respond to stress by distracting yourself with your favorite comfort foods. Here are some ideas for healthier ways to cope when you're under pressure:
Preempt unhealthy eating. Keep unacceptable foods out of the house—or at least keep them out of sight. If you know a particular food will be irresistible to you when you're stressed, act now to make it hard to get later.
Keep your hands busy. Find something else to do with your hands besides eat. Keep the daily crossword handy, turn your attention to minor chores, or distract yourself by picking up the phone and calling your friends or family.
Reach for healthy snacks. If you have to eat, make sure that any foods you reach for will be healthy ones. Try crunchy vegetables like celery sticks, green-pepper strips, cauliflower buds, and broccoli florets. If you don't want them plain, dip them in hummus or an eggplant dip, or eat them with a bit of cheese. Prepare these snacks ahead of time, and keep them in front of your refrigerator.