Life can be hectic with everything that goes on during a day, especially during the working week. Sometimes it feels that food is just an after thought because we have too eat, other times we can get so hungry that we just eat whatever is to hand without thinking about it to much. Both of these situations are not overly good for us, so at thehealthyweekdays we are looking to inspire with relativel
y easy to prepare tasty recipes which help to make weekdays more enjoyable. Food intake
Our daily food intake usually consists of two to three main meals consumed at times that depend largely on lifestyle and social factors. It has been observed that food intake in the morning is more satiating than the same meal eaten in the evening; it has also been observed that the amount of food eaten shows seasonal variations, with increased meal size and total calorie intake occurring in the autumn. Also, eating near bedtime doesn't help in feeling healthy, in fact we should aim to eat the last meal of the day 3-4 hours before bedtime. The hunger and satiety centres in the hypothalamus contain receptors for mediators that affect feeding behaviour. So, in a nutshell, if having finished a meal, before loading up the plate again, drink some non sparkling water or perhaps a cup of tea or coffee. Just don't overdo the water as diluting stomach acid too much can sometimes have a detrimental effect. Some wonder if wine would be a good choice as well, while this could also work always remember that wine is basically 'liquid cake'! The reason for doing this is that the liquid expands the food already eaten and turns off the hunger receptors while turning on the satiety receptors in the hypothalamus. This is a great way to stay feeling healthy and 'alive' in the hectic weekdays.
