Break Up Grub
Foods to Eat When You Break Up
A friend from Paris didn’t believe that North Americans actually pig out on Häagen-Dazs when a romantic entanglement goes south. She thought it was a fake TV thing. No way, José. In fact, my roommate and I have a “no-calorie” rule. The day of/after a break-up, any food consumed contains absolutely no calories. Alas, after the sting of the divide subsides, you will want to look your best and feel healthy and good about yourself (and meet someone else). So we wrote this list of (almost) healthy-option foods to eat when you feel like filling your empty soul with triple chocolate.
1. Veggies and dip
Yes, this option is not the pleasure-inducing light at the end of the tunnel that you crave. But it will give you something to do as you prepare it and it will be a lot healthier than non-veggie counterparts. Instead of dip, try regular salad dressing for a punch of flavour.
2. Cheese and crackers
Cheese isn’t exactly the healthiest food around. But cheese is definitely healthier than chocolate. Low-fat cheese is even better. Plus, slicing the cheese and placing it on the crackers cuts down on consumption time.
3. Air-popped popcorn
If you don’t pile on the butter and salt, this is a great snack to pig out on. It takes a long time to eat, it goes well with sappy girl movies and it’s basically just air and carbs, if you can handle that.
4. Edamame
Who doesn’t love a Japanese treat? Edamame is blanched soybeans lightly seasoned with sea salt. It’s delicious and healthy. Soy protein actually helps lower cholesterol, but don’t think about that. Think about the salty deliciousness.
5. Candy
In moderation, candy is a good alternative to ridiculously rich or fatty foods. There is no fat, just sugar (which will turn into fat if you eat too much of it and cause diabetes if you overdo it). But, in moderation, some Twizzlers are fine.
6. Whole-grain tortilla chips and salsa
Definitely one of my favourite snacks, this is a good alternative to greasy potato chips. Sure it’s more expensive, but spring for the baked organic kind if you can. If you’re looking for something new to learn, try making your own salsa.
7. Nuts and seeds
Nuts do have fat but “good” fat (monounsaturated fat) and they’re full of protein, so you’ll feel full longer.
8. Low-fat frozen yogurt
Sure, it’s not the full-fledged heavenly hash you desire. But you’ll feel better if you eat some of this stuff with berries sprinkled on top instead of fat-laden fattiness.
9. Hummus
Get some pita bread (preferably whole wheat, if you can deal) and dip away. Not only is hummus flavourful, it’s pretty darn healthy, though you have full licence to lie and tell yourself that it’s bad for you, if that makes you feel better. Feel free to dip some of those veggies in there, too!
10. Chocolate
I know you’re gonna do it. You know you’re gonna do it. But if you do it, don’t overdose on that sugary stuff. Buy yourself some quality dark chocolate and eat a little. Dark chocolate contains antioxidants and it can help reduce blood pressure. And, let’s face it, chocolate’s got that serotonin-releasing stuff that makes us feel happy.
Written by: Nicolle Weeks
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