Diet fads come and go, but if you want to lose weight and feel better, harking back to the habits of the 1940s could be a game changer.
‘Even though diet trends have changed dramatically, there are some healthy eating habits from that time that will never go out of fashion,’ says consultant nutritionist Shona Wilkinson.*
If you’re looking for ways to tighten your belt during the cost-ofliving crisis, there are plenty of tips to be taken from an era when times were hard and wartime shortages forced people to adapt their diet. From reducing your plate size to eliminating calorie counting, here’s how to eat the retro way and feel great from the inside out.
Dine in the dining room
In the 1940s, food scarcity meant meals were relished and usually table-based. Fast-forward 80 years and our busy lives mean we’re often running around while chowing down, or eating while slouched in front of the TV, which can result in uncomfortable bloating.
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