Among the side effects of the quarantine imposed by the state of emergency is an increase in weight, as people are busy eating to kill time and get rid of boredom, especially because they are unable to go to gyms and exercise regular daily activities.

However, there are four secrets that mothers should know to maintain a balanced diet for family members, in order to stay healthy and avoid weight gain which is a consequence of quarantine. It is important to follow preventive methods to avoid aggravating the situation, which, according to a report published in the Italian newspaper "Kidona":

Eating good and healthy food is an essential step to maintaining a healthy body (Getty Images)

The first secret: eat healthy food
Eating good and healthy food is an essential step to maintaining a healthy body, and it is advisable in these circumstances to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins and low calories in daily meals.

Avoiding over-buying helps save money and improve resources (Al-Jazirah)

The second secret: rational shopping
You should shop rationally and avoid overrated, by preparing a weekly menu that includes all days of the week, which helps to save money and improve resources.

Using small plates with less food will satisfy the senses and satiate the stomach (Getty Images)

The third secret: eat dishes in moderate quantities
Eating too much is not necessarily related to appetite, not even the gratification of cravings, as many studies over the years have shown that seeing dishes also has an important aspect.

For example, small dishes that contain less quantity can be used to satisfy all senses and satisfy the stomach.

The same applies to the color of the dish. If the prepared dish is white pasta or white rice, it is better to put it in a colored dish. If the pasta is in tomato sauce, it is better to put it in a white dish.

The emergency obligated family members to stay home, so the best solution is to exercise (Getty Images)

The fourth secret: Doing homework
The emergency obliged family members to stay home and prevented them from going to the gyms, which adversely affected their physical fitness.

The best solution to this problem lies in the use of sports machines at home if any, or exercising, which is one of the most popular sports and suitable for everyone.