{"id":3308,"date":"2017-06-13T05:55:17","date_gmt":"2017-06-13T05:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=3308"},"modified":"2017-06-13T06:02:44","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T06:02:44","slug":"5-tips-to-avoid-binge-watching-guilt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/5-tips-to-avoid-binge-watching-guilt\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to avoid binge-watching guilt"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dozens of streaming video providers are making it easier than ever to watch the TV programming you want when you want it, and exclusive programming released an entire season at a time is transforming the way Americans watch TV. The flip side of this convenience is a surge in binge-watching, which can have some negative side effects, including binge eating.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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When your favorite show is available back-to-back, it’s easy to let substantial blocks of time get away as you watch “just one more” episode to follow the twists and turns of the plot. In fact, according to a recent survey by Dole, the average binge-watching session clocks in around five hours. The same survey found that more than two-thirds of people prefer healthy snacks to fuel their marathon viewing.<\/p>\n

Treating yourself to an occasional binge session may give your brain a well-earned break, and it’s easy to do many forms of exercise in front of the screen. The trick to keeping your binge-watching session in check and getting rid of the guilt is to exercise good habits when you head to the kitchen.<\/p>\n

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  1. Opt for snacks that include valuable vitamins and minerals.<\/li>\n
  2. Keep your kitchen stocked with ingredients such as high quality, ready-to-eat Dole Jarred Fruit so you can create quick and easy snacks with a serving of fruit in between episodes or during a commercial break.<\/li>\n
  3. Look for quick solutions that help trim prep time and skip the cutting, peeling and mess.<\/li>\n
  4. Avoid waste or spoilage with convenient, re-sealable lids that let you use what you need for a single serving and save the rest for later.<\/li>\n
  5. Get creative to satisfy cravings. Instead of reaching for cookies or cake, dip fruit in melted chocolate and pop it in the freezer. Let it sit while you watch a few episodes of your favorite show and then enjoy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Find more quick and easy snacks that can be made during a commercial break at dolesunshine.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Fruity Flatbread<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Pre-made flatbread crust<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Broccoli rabe<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Cooked and chopped turkey bacon<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Dole Jarred Mandarin Oranges<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Cover flatbread with chopped broccoli rabe, turkey bacon and oranges.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Peach Parfaits<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Low-fat yogurt<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Granola<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Dole Jarred Sliced Peaches<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Mint<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    In cup or jar, alternate layering yogurt, granola and chopped peaches. Top with mint and serve immediately.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Brightened Up Caprese Salad<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Fresh mozzarella cheese<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Dole Jarred Sliced Peaches<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Fresh basil<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Salt, to taste<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Pepper, to taste<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Balsamic glaze<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Arrange alternate slices of mozzarella and peaches. Sprinkle fresh basil, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Avocado Toast<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Avocado<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Whole-wheat bread<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Dole Jarred Sliced Peaches<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Salt<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Pepper<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Crushed red pepper flakes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Slice avocado in half, remove pit and scoop out avocado into bowl. Smash until desired consistency.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Toast bread, layer with avocado and top with peaches. Season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    1-2-3 Chicken Wrap<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Whole-wheat tortilla<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Spinach<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Dole Jarred Mandarin Oranges<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Cooked chicken, chopped<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Yogurt-based dressing of choice<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Lay tortilla flat and add spinach, oranges and chicken. Top with dressing. Fold, cut and serve.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Substitution: Preferred greens can be added in place of or in addition to spinach<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Tropical Fruit Salsa<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Dole Jarred Tropical Fruit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    white onion<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    bunch cilantro<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    jalapeno<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    lime, juiced<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Tortilla chips<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Chop 2 cups fruit, dice onion, chop cilantro and seed and mince jalapeno.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Combine ingredients and stir in lime juice. Serve alongside tortilla chips.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Dozens of streaming video providers are making it easier than ever to watch the TV programming you want when you want it, and exclusive programming released an entire season at a time is transforming the way Americans watch TV. The flip side of this convenience is a surge in binge-watching, which can have some negative side effects, including binge eating.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3309,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36,11,3,35],"tags":[19,650,1504,20],"class_list":["post-3308","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-wellness-2","category-nutrition","category-spotlight","category-wellness-2","tag-health","tag-nutrition","tag-recipes","tag-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3308","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3308"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3308\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3310,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3308\/revisions\/3310"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3309"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3308"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3308"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}