Almond Board of California, on Wednesday, hosted a session on the importance of ensuring family health and nutrition amidst a pandemic. The discussion focused on the current health situation in the country and highlighted preventive measures families can include within their daily diets and lifestyles.
The session was moderated by RJ Meha from Ishq FM and featured prominent Bollywood Actress and Author, Soha Ali Khan as well as Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head-Dietetics, Max Healthcare Delhi.
As several people continue to work from home and children attend virtual classes, a sudden shift has been noticed in the family routine which has further resulted in chaotic and inconsistent schedules.
This includes a mix of erratic meals, higher screen time, lack of physical activity, anxiety, stress and an over reliance on snacking due to easy access and boredom.
Addressing these issues through the session, Soha and Ritika, focused on three areas of health - proper nutrition and dietary habits, the need to incorporate regular exercise and the importance of self-care during these challenging times.
Through the session, the guests also highlighted the importance of mindful snacking and urged families across the city to inculcate healthy snacking routines within their diets.
Both guests also shared anecdotes and examples from their personal lives, as well as suggestions for dietary and lifestyle adjustments that families can make to better support their health, immunity and boost overall well-being.