4 must-have foods while working from home

Work from home is the new normal for working professionals, but this
change in lifestyle in the past 18 months has affected their mental as well as
physical health. The younger generation is facing a lot of issues from weight
gain, body pain, and loss of bone mineral density. Well, these health problems
can be treated and reduced with certain dietary changes. Here are some foods
that can help to treat and repair the damage that has been caused to our bodies
due to stagnant lifestyles.

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Here are four must-have foods to maintain your health while working from
home:

Fruits

Due to long work from home hours, our bodies face a lot of radical
damage. To prevent that damage we should add antioxidant-rich foods in our
diet, seasonal fruits which boost immunity against bacteria-borne
diseases, and fibres that improve the functioning of the digestive system.

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Ghee

Regular consumption of desi ghee boosts your immunity, improves skin
health, reduces joint pain, and prevents digestive issues. Short-chain fatty acids found in ghee
improve the digestive process and reduce eye strain. Even Ayurveda recommends
ghee as a magic ingredient as it helps to reduce belly and thigh fat. It helps
to bring back the sense of satiety.

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Nuts

Studies suggest that long hours of working from
home affect bone mineral density as the body works less against gravity. Adding
a handful of nuts to your diet helps to maintain your bone health. Flabbier
appearance, menstrual pattern changes, excessive bleeding, and headaches during
premenstrual syndrome all can be the symptoms of reduced bone mineral density.

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Channa or Chickpeas

These are rich in vitamins and minerals and are a good source of fibre
and protein which help to keep your appetite under control. Chickpeas contain choline,
magnesium, selenium, and zinc, which helps maintain  brain health. They
are highly effective in weight management, controlling blood sugar levels, and
preventing chronic ailments like heart diseases. You may add jaggery to
chickpeas to satisfy your sugar craving.