Me time, fitness routine, snacking, healthy eating and work-life-balance were the buzz words at a panel discussion hosted by Almonds Board of California in the city on Tuesday. “Women complain about not having enough ‘me time’. All it requires is a little planning. Once you plan, organise and prioritise your life things fall in place,” said Namrata Shirodkar, a soccer mom and former actress.
“The Indian diet is largely healthy with very little junk food. But this is changing. Snacking is where junk food is coming into play in a big way. We need to make a conscious effort to make snacking better. Uncontrolled snacking coupled with sedentary lifestyle has played a key role in rise of lifestyle linked diseases,” said Delhi-based dietician Ritika Samaddar, during the course of the discussion.
The discussion focussed on working mothers’ dilemma about ensuring health of the family. “Snacking on almonds is a better bet than eating unwholesome snacks. They are a natural source of protein and healthy fats. There are many creative ways you can use them and make them attractive to children,” said nutritionist Sheela Krishnaswamy.
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