Partner content: Weekend Consistency vs Weekend Binge Behavior

We probably all know people who claim they have been “bad” over the weekend. Often that means all of their typical food/beverage and activity/exercise habits are thrown out the window. Instead they may skip meals, eat more than normal or eat and drink foods and beverages they might not normally consume.
But what’s the problem with indulgence over the weekend? It all depends on how much you might vary from your normal habits, but the side-effects could include:
• Poor sleep caused by eating food later at night or eating higher fat foods causing indigestions.
• Feeling sluggish or bloated from eating unfamiliar foods, more food or not enough fiber and not getting enough fluid.
This isn’t to say you shouldn’t enjoy the weekends or family and social gatherings, but if your weekend habits are vastly different than how you live during the week, you may end up paying the price on Monday morning!
Leah McGrath, RDN, LDN
Ingles Markets Corporate Dietitian
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800-334-4936