Emotional Eating

EMOTIONAL EATING: SOOTHE THROUGH CLEAN FOOD

It’s normal to reach for foods that comfort you when you feel overwhelmed, and want a reward because you’ve worked so hard, or perhaps you feel slightly down now the months are starting to get cooler. To help you lift up and feel on top of things again let’s break down some eating habits to break help break the pattern of unhealthy eating.

Remember last month, we gave you recipes to get through your 20s, 30s and 40s to make sure you know what’s good for your body. This month we’re looking at foods that will ensure mindful healthy clean eating to get you back on track.

 

REMOVE THE STIGMA

If you have a relationship with food that is more about self-soothing than you’d like to admit, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with emotional eating every day. If you remove the stigma around eating choices, it may lead you to freedom instead of feeling guilty.

This is where it's time to focus on clean foods that will help you strive to better health. However, if you find yourself reaching for sugary snacks – go for a walk instead. Be present by taking in the scenery around you and include all of your senses. This may help you move through food cravings.

 

SWEAT IT OUT

Another way to stop the comfort eating is to do an intense workout at the gym. Get the blood pumping. Alternatively use your normal daily activities to get the endorphins going like cleaning the house, washing the car, running after the kids or having an impromptu dance party in the middle of your living room.

 

DRINK FLUIDS

When you drink plenty of water or herbal teas, it will help supress food cravings, especially when you’re stressed. Try herbal tea flavours such as Rosehip, Ginger and Lemon, or even a sprig of fresh mint in hot water will do the trick.

 

 

CLEAN FOODS

When you think of clean foods, it generally means anything that was once alive or has grown from the ground. Put down anything processed or in a jar as much as possible. Most of these types of foods have additives including sugar and salt. When you start eating clean foods you may eventually put a stop to junk food cravings, for a while.

Try adding these recipes into your weekly menu to help soothe into mindful eating.

 

 

TURKEY WITH SPINACH

Ingredients

220 grams Turkey sliced
Bunch of baby spinach leaves

2 tablespoons low fat cheese

Black pepper

 

Prepare

Brown turkey over a medium heat, season with black pepper. Dice the cheese, then wash and drain a bunch of spinach leafs. Layer baby spinach, sliced turkey and low fat cheese on CORN THINS™ slices and enjoy.

 

 

CLASSIC CUCUMBER & TOMATO SALAD

Ingredients

1 cucumber peeled and thinly sliced

1 cup of cherry tomatoes, sliced

¼ red onion, sliced

1 tablespoon fresh dill

 

Dressing

balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, mustard

Black Pepper

 

Prepare

In a salad bowl combine cucumbers, tomatoes and onion. Whisk together the dressing and pour over cucumber mix, and toss to coat. Serve on top of CORN THINS™ slices.
 

 

ZUCCHINI HUMMUS

 

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, peeled and chopped

½ cup tahini

1/3 cup lemon juice

1/3 cup olive oil

3 garlic cloves

1½ teaspoons cumin,

Black pepper

 

Prepare

Combine ingredients in a food processor, and process until smooth. Serve on top of CORN THINS™ slices.

 

 

HAVE YOU MADE ANY OF THESE RECIPES? WHAT HEALTHY MEALS FOR YOUR AGE CAN YOU SHARE WITH US?

We’d love to hear how they turned out. Please send us an email email@realfoods.com.au or visit our Facebook page Real Foods CORN THINS™ to leave a comment.