What is the one thing we all tend to do when we're really bored and we have nothing to help pass the time? We grab a snack and start binge-eating of course! We devour that bag of chips and we scoop up all that ice cream right from the tub, and the worst part is that we don't even realise what we're doing. And let's just be honest, ever since the lockdown has been imposed, we've all been mindlessly snacking every chance we get. And that isn't really great for our health, is it? So, if you're looking for ways to stop yourself from snacking mindlessly during this lockdown, here are some tips that will help. Take a look.

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Don't get on that call with your friend while you're eating, don't try to fill that office excel sheet and don't even try to watch something on TV. The more you multitask while you eat, the more mindlessly you'll consume your food. You won't know what you're eating and how much of it you're eating. Just focus on your food instead.

Okay, logically speaking, we can't exactly get rid of cravings altogether. You might be able to avoid them for a while but eventually, you'll give in and then it'll make you feel like a loser. So, instead of avoiding your snacks, replace them with healthier options. Consume baked veggie chips instead of fried chips, opt for some dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate and opt for nuts instead of salted snacks. These replacements will satisfy your cravings and won't affect your health either.

"People love to mistake a water call for hunger. As soon as there is some signal, we feed ourselves--we don't even ask ourselves that am I hungry or just thirsty? The simple solution to this is to practice sipping constantly throughout the day. This helps you stay hydrated and avoid excessive snacking," says one health expert.

We tend to stuff our faces with our favourite snacks as soon as we lay our hands on them and this is why we end up eating so much of them. So, try to eat slowly and chew properly so that your stomach feels full after a while and your brain understands that you now need to stop eating.