For some, dining on biscuits, snacks and other packaged foods sometimes risks becoming a bad habit, called empty fridge syndrome. Here are the causes and tips for wanting ladles and pans even at the end of the day
Skip dinner and eat ready-made foods, mostly packaged such as biscuits, snacks, potato chips, snacks. It is commonly called empty fridge syndrome and it is not a real nuisance, rather a widespread habit among those who have little time to devote to meals or have little desire to get in the kitchen, perhaps because they are alone or work late and return home exhausted . A bad habit, the empty fridge syndrome, which weighs on the figure and on health. "Everything we eat nourishes our body, our mind and our thoughts and often due to lack of time or laziness we choose the wrong" fuel ", without thinking that what we eat can be the cause of diseases and disorders, but also of many ailments such as "simple" swelling, headaches or chronic fatigue , he comments Marilù Mengoni, nutritionist biologist, also graduated in psychology, creator of the method psychoanalysis and contract lecturer at the UniCusano University of Rome and the CNM school of naturopathy in Padua. "It is often underestimated, for example, that the food we consume can be related to depressive states, anxiety and agitation and we always end up choosing what we seem to like the most. I say it seems because in most cases it is a simple addiction, especially to sugars or other substances perhaps present in our favorite food that we end up eating like robots and whose consequences are also seen on weight and waistline, which inexorably increase over the years Says the expert. But what can the lack of desire to cook depend on? Here's what you need to know about the empty fridge syndrome and what to do to stay away from it.
Causes of empty fridge syndrome
Among the factors that certainly affect the most in the empty fridge syndrome are the frenetic rhythms and stress. "If we have been busy with work, shopping, housekeeping and many other activities all day long, we end up really exhausted in the evening and no longer have the energy to do anything other than eat ready-made food. and then perhaps collapse in front of social networks or watching TV , says Dr. Marilù Mengoni. "Having the habit of eating packaged food, full of fats, sugars, additives and preservatives, can really be harmful to health in the long run. Most diseases could be prevented with a healthy and conscious lifestyle, which includes greater attention to the choice of food and the moments dedicated to meals .
Tips for regaining the desire to cook in the evening
"To regain motivation in the kitchen and eat healthily, it would be enough to take small breaks during the day or to dedicate time to yourself, for example, taking a walk in the open air or a little yoga. Slowing down the pace a little helps you find your center and the desire to pamper yourself a little even with a healthy and nutrient-rich dinner ", suggests Dr. Marilù Mengoni. The ideal is to focus on simple dishes. "If you plan to cook something that takes an hour or more between preparation and cooking, you will probably find yourself easily with a nice packet of biscuits in your hand without even realizing it." Another useful trick is to get the right equipment. "In addition to the classic pots and the oven, you can also opt for a practical steamer, a blender and a bread machine that has the program to cook cereals in a few minutes". And finally, challenge yourself. "If the goal is to feel lighter, energetic and focused during the day, starting to eat healthy in the evening is a great way to do it".
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