086 - Lockdown & Weight Loss - Emma Ellice-Flint & Dr Louise Newson

In this episode, Dr Louise Newson and Newson Health nutritionist, Emma Ellice-Flint discuss habits that might help with weight loss and general weight balance.   During the UK’s third lockdown, many women are finding it difficult to feel motivated to exercise and eat well. Many are having to home school their children; some are working harder than ever due to the pandemic. Plus the UK’s winter weather discourages outside exercise and movement.   Dr Newson and Emma discuss what a woman might do to try and help herself during this time. In particular they discuss the link between what a person eats and their mood and energy. Emma talks about prebiotic foods that help to feed the good gut microbes, such as rocket, garlic, onion, leek and more. They also discuss some healthy eating ideas and meals that the kids/teens at home might like too!  Emma's Three Take Home Tips for Weight Balance: Avoid snacking in the evenings - Eat a satisfying evening meal so that the craving for snacking into the evening is less. The habit of evening snacking is more likely to lead to weight gain, than at any other time.  Avoid alcohol - Drinking alcohol regularly can contribute to weight gain. Where possible, try to make your own food rather than buy in pre-prepared food. This way you can be in control of what exactly goes into your meals.  Emma is a Nutritionist and former chef. She works at Newson Health seeing clients for nutrition/food, weight balance and gastrointestinal health related issues. She runs monthly online food and health workshops, plus she shares her recipes regularly on social media and on her website.  Find Emma on Instagram here: @emmas_nutrition  Facebook: @emmasnutrition   https://emmasnutrition.com