One positive pandemic outcome: A shift in how we think about food

I spoke to the Washington Post for this article about how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed our relationship with food:

Maya Feller, a dietitian in Brooklyn, has seen similar results with her clients. “Since the lockdown, I’ve seen an increase in self-monitoring and tracking behaviors,” says Feller, who works with people diagnosed with hypertension, type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. Her patients now have time to monitor blood sugar and blood pressure numbers daily. “We’ve seen those numbers trending down in relation to nutrition and lifestyle modification, such as making time for intentional physical activity,” says Feller.

Since covid-19 seems to be more severe in people with chronic health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, it’s a good time for these clients to make positive changes. Feller says clients who usually put in 14-hour workdays are slowing down and prioritizing their health. They report feeling better, and plan to stick with these changes for the long term.