Lockdown Update: What’s A Better Quarantine Meal Routine?

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Lockdown Update Whats A Better Quarantine Meal
Routine?

• Right now many things are beyond your control due
  to the spread of coronavirus. But if there is
  one thing you have in control is the food you
  intake. As medical experts are working furiously
  to find a vaccine, the only way you can stay safe
  is by staying at home and eating healthy foods.
  By having nutritious food, the immunity becomes
  strong and can fight the infections. However,
  the availability of fresh food is limited due to
  lockdown nonetheless, you can still follow a
  healthy diet with the few ingredients you have if
  you can keep the below things in mind
• Use Food Strategically and Choose Fresh Foods
• Do a check of the things that you have in your
  pantry and then plan accordingly. If you are in
  quarantine then you may not have the option of
  purchasing foods, so you have to utilize what is
  present already in your kitchen.
• Use things that have a shorter shelf-life first
• If you have fruits, veggies and dairy products
  lying in the refrigerator consider using them
  first over non-perishables.
• If you have frozen fruits and veggies they last
  longer without any change in the nutrition
  content and hence can be used later.
• Instead of making large portions of food, make
  small quantities

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• If there are leftovers, ensure it is properly
  refrigerated so that it does not get stale.
  Avoid food wastage at all costs!
• Have a Healthy Breakfast
• Breakfast is the most important meal of the day
  as it fuels the brain and the body after fasting
  overnight. Without having breakfast your body is
  running on reserves, so you can shut down
  anytime! As per experts the breakfast
• Should be taken a few hours after waking
• Should contain 30 of the daily quota of calories
• It should have protein, fiber, calcium, iron and
  Vitamin B
• Include fresh fruits and veggies. For example a
  banana, or an apple in your portion
• Indian breakfast is highly nutritious and
  contains all the recommended nutrients. Include
  the following in your breakfast
• Poha with peanuts
• Idli with sambar
• Dosa varieties, especially made with ragi
• Upma
• Thalipeeth
• Moong dal Cheela
• Omelet with cheese/veggies

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• figure out the best meal in lockdown if you can
  include at least three of these groups
  vegetables, grains, calcium-rich foods, fruits,
  and protein. Here are some lunch ideas which are
  healthy and nutritious
• Vegetable Khichdi
• Rice and Rasam
• Jeera rice with sprouted dals
• Rajma Chawal
• Vegetable parathas with curd
• Dinner
• A healthy dinner is more of a balance as it
  should not only be tasty but you should also feel
  satiated so that you don't reach for a
  late-night snack. When considering what to make
  for dinner ensure you include foods that help
  get better sleep. Fried or spicy food can lead to
  indigestion and disrupt sleep. An ideal dinner
  should include veggies, protein, grains, and
  healthy fats. There are many Indian dishes which
  offer this balance, some of them are
• Ragi dosa with sambar
• Chapati with dal
• Akki roti with vegetables
• Besan Pitla or chilla
• Jowar Bhakri with Kulith
• Rice Kanji or Pej
• Quality sleep

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• You may be wondering why quality sleep is
  included in a quarantine routine, but just like
  how healthy food is required for the body,
  quality sleep is also essential. It aids in
  resting and relaxation of the body and soul and
  ensures you wake up feeling refreshed and ready
  to take on the rigors of the day. To get quality
  sleep
• Destress and calm your mind
• Eat right so that it does not disrupt your sleep
• Limit consumption of alcohol
• Avoid caffeine a few hours before bedtime
• Create a good sleep environment with optimal
  temperature, blocking noise and light
• Sleep on a comfortable Wakefit mattress that
  offers support and comfort
• Include exercise in your daily routine as that
  can help in better sleep.
• The best part of the meal routine is not just
  that they are made of healthy foods but also
  that they need less time to prepare. The above
  meal plan will help you and your family stay
  healthy and in shape and you get to spend quality
  time with each other. Moreover, it includes many
  varieties and hence no one can complain it is
  boring/repeated.