Lockdowns, working from home and online school due to Covid-19 has led to a increase in snacking. Plan the Grocery list. Have enough protein during your meals, Make sure to pick up some nuts, seeds and different types of fruit during your next store visit so that you have ‘healthier’ options available to you whenever required. Prepare in advance. Chop some vegetables at the beginning of the day so that you have some cold veggie sticks in the fridge which you can dip in some yoghurt instead of going for the murukku when you are most vulnerable to your growling tummy Chop some vegetables at the beginning of the day so that you have some cold veggie sticks in the fridge which you can dip in some yoghurt instead of going for the murukku when you are most vulnerable to your growling tummy. Practise mindful snacking. Take your time and eat your snacks slowly. Serve yourself a small portion at first so that you have to think twice before serving yourself a second round. Also, you should avoid eating while watching TV. Don’t skip meals. This is the biggest mistake that most people make. One of the biggest causes of overeating is undereating. Protein keeps you full Make sure that you have enough protein during your meals or drink a protein shake instead of your snack. Eliminate Junk food. Stay hydrated. Flavoured teas, fruit infused water, tender coconut are some ways to stay hydrated. Add bread uttapam in your evening snacks, Know recipe Eat carrots for the sake of healthy heart 2 Quick fennel seeds recipes to add this herb to your diet.