Dubai has an endless list of cafes, eateries, fine-dining options, and even street food vendors almost everywhere you go. Add to this, the iconic Friday brunches loaded with treats and the convenience of home delivery of all kinds of food makes overeating very easy for anyone. To maintain your diet and still enjoy dining out, HEALTH presents key strategies to help.
Grab a Snack
Is that afternoon slump getting you down? If you know you feel low in energy and tired by 3 pm, keep some healthy snacks ready to nibble on; granola, dried fruit, nuts, or fresh fruits are just some of the ways to satisfy hunger pangs without adding to your waistline.
Organize Your Time
Eating out should be an experience, not a necessity. Use your weekend to plan and prepare your weekday work lunches to avoid eating out. Cook pasta, chicken, and vegetables in bulk and be creative with fresh vegetable and fruit salads. The possibilities are endless. Having a readymade work lunch to grab and go can make eating healthy just a little easier.
Choose Healthy Options
If you still prefer ordering out while at the office, look for eateries that offer healthy options, including fresh salads. Lots of food delivery services these days are preparinghealthy, yet delicious meals that can easily be delivered to your office and specify the exact calorie count.
The Weekend Splurge
Despite your week of discipline and healthy food, now it’s the weekend and the all-too familiar feeling for indulgence may creep back. Don’t beat yourself up over one big meal; after the meal, skip the next meal and eat lightly the next day to give your digestive system a break from the overload of heavy food.
Always Make Time for Exercise
Find the exercise you enjoy doing and stick with it, no matter what. Whether you enjoy gym workouts with friends or quiet yoga on the beach, staying active is an easy way to ensure the goodies you eat don’t stick to your waistline. Remember, a daily morning walk for one hour can burn between 300 to 600 calories daily and is a fun way to get fresh air.
