Closed restaurants, days spent at home, low morale ... Like all our habits, our diet is upset by the containment put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus epidemic. Not always easy, under these conditions, to know how to preserve your health, avoid gaining a few pounds and, quite simply, compose 100% of your menus yourself. Europe 1 takes stock. If the answer to any of your questions is not found in this article, do not hesitate to write us on the Europe 1 Twitter account #RadioOuverte or call us at 3921!
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What foods should I buy first?
This is the time when ever to cook, not only because you have the time, but also because it is a great way to keep everyone in the family busy. To prepare simple dishes, our specialist Laurent Mariotte recommends building up a basic grocery store, if you don't already have one, with oil, squash for example, balsamic vinegar, some spices: '' enhance everyday recipes and renew easily. Find all the details here.
I only have cans, how do I cook them?
Preparing a good meal based on canned vegetables is possible, provided you show a little creativity. With a box of red beans, another box of corn and a few tomatoes, chef Yves Camdeborde recommends, for example, making a casserole casserole dish, returned to the oven with a crushed rusk as breadcrumbs. Find all the details here.
Where can I find ideas for recipes to cook during confinement?
On social networks! Many chefs share their easy-to-make recipes during containment, showing all the steps to make sure you don't miss anything. We have selected some of them created by starred chefs in this article. Juan Arbelaez, Bruno Verjus and Cyril Lignac are part of the (long) list of accounts to follow! Find all the details here.
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Can I order food safely?
If you are addicted to takeout and want to have it delivered from time to time, know that the virus is not transmitted through food: it is not the sushi that you eat that will contaminate you. On the other hand, as with all surfaces and objects, it is recommended to get rid of the bags and packaging that are delivered to you, and to wash your hands well afterwards. Find all the details here.
Do you have to keep your meals at the usual hours?
Yes ! Nutritionists recommend keeping three meals a day, to keep sufficient intakes and not be tempted to snack, but also not to unbalance your body. For every other meal, starchy foods can be replaced by vegetables if you want to pay attention to its shape. Find all the details here.
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I am anorexic or bulimic, how to manage containment?
Difficult to maintain your routines when you suffer from an eating disorder and are confined to your home, with the possibility of buying products that are very sweet or unhealthy. Specialists recommend trying to recreate these benchmarks as much as possible, with three meals a day, especially not to refrain from eating, and not to give in to guilt. Find all the details here.
How many squares of chocolate can I eat to cheer me up?
It's a good idea, provided you can reason. Specialists recommend not to exceed 30 grams per day, either a third of a tablet or about 6 squares, which is already not bad! Find all the details here.
Should I moderate my alcohol consumption?
Drinking one more glass than usual is not catastrophic provided that you respect the health recommendations - no more than three glasses a day, and not every day - and that you are not in a situation of dependence vis-à-vis alcohol, according to addictologists. If this is the case, you must be particularly vigilant. Find all the details here.