Ways the Pandemic Has Changed Our Relationship with Food for the Better

Some of food-related behavior changes have the potential to become new habits with long-term benefits. Here are five eating-related behaviors that might be kept after the pandemic.

For the first time, some kids now have two parents home for weeknight dinners. 【小题1】 That highlights the importance of eating together when you can. Research has found that eating as a family helps kids have better self-esteem, more success in school, and lower risk of depression.

Some families are making time to get kids involved in the kitchen. 【小题2】 Start with the basics by letting your child arrange simple snacks on a plate. It’s never too title, too early or too late to start giving kids some things to do in the kitchen.

People are trying tofu and homemade veggie burgers and finding out that, with the right recipes, these foods can be delicious. Alternatives to animal protein benefit the health of individuals and our planet. 【小题3】

Problems in the food supply chain that-have been significant during the pandemic have prompted people to seek local sources of food. 【小题4】 Hopefully this trend deepens our appreciation for who and what it takes to bring food to our table.

Eating is one of the most basic ways we take care of ourselves, and recent things have people rethinking how they define fitness. Take pride in both big and small changes you’ve recently put into practice. 【小题5】 It is hoped that what people maintain after the pandemic is more friendliness toward themselves as eaters.