What We’re Snacking On While We WFH 

As a mum, what do you find yourself reaching for more and more by way of snacks? 
“Nuts are my go-to, they’re convenient, delish and full of satiating fats to stabilise my appetite and energy levels. I have a small jar of them in my car, my handbag and on the kitchen bench top.”

What's your ultimate stay-at-home outfit?
“Denim shorts or jeans and a loose fit shirt or smart white tee.”

These are anxious times, what should we be snacking on RN?
Aim for as many plant based wholefoods in your day – remember these – fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, legumes and whole grains. Once you crowd your diet with them there isn’t much room for crappy food that can bring you down and compound how you may already be feeling.”

Is there anything we need to steer clear of? 
“Refined foods, too much caffeine and all-day grazing. Create some structure in your day especially when working from home so that you aren’t always reaching for food to fill the void of company/the outdoors/normality!”

When looking to stock up, what should our go-to's be?
“Plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables when you can, dried and tinned beans, frozen berries, whole grain and legume pasta, nut butters and whole nuts, spices and of course some of your feel-goods!”

Can you please point us in the right direction for a breakfast that will keep us feeling full? 
“My go-to is the banana omelette – mash a banana, then whisk in two eggs, and a dash of vanilla, fry as you would an omelette then top with a dollop of yoghurt sprinkle of cinnamon and some berries if they’re handy. Seriously delicious and with a base of protein to start really helps to keep blood sugar levels balanced to kick off and charge you through the day.”

And a lunch that's not tuna on toast? 
“Ha, admittedly VERY delicious but not something you should be eating every day, at the moment, I am making big batches of seed snaps on the weekend and topping with goat cheese and tomato, otherwise at the moment it’s my immune boosting soup.”

And a dinner we can look forward to? 
“We’ve been loving curries with brown rice or a basmati quinoa blend. My pea and spinach is a winner or simple red lentil dhal. I always look forward to a curry at the end of the day–  juicy.”