Here’s How Skipping Meals Takes a Major Toll on Your Mental Health
Skipping meals is such an easy thing to do. You’re busy, on the run, in meetings, and next thing you know, it’s 3:45 pm and your stomach is rumbling. But skipping meals isn’t so innocent — it can take a real toll on your body and mind. Silver Hill’s Alex Pereira, CDN, RDN, weighs in on making the best nutritional choices for your body and your mind.
1. Develop a routine – setting a specific grocery shopping day where you make a list of what you need for the week is a great starting point
2. Listen to and honor your hunger cues – if you’re hungry, eat; regardless of whenever your next scheduled mealtime is
3. Set small goals – work on incorporating a new mealtime each week, if you normally skip breakfast, start adding in small amounts of food during breakfast hour