For women who experience energy dips around 4–6 pm, this can be a simple and wholesome fix that prevents overeating at dinner
Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar recently shared three ‘small’ tips for working women to keep them active. “It’s always the small stuff that wins. If you haven’t begun yet, or stopped midway, start now,” she wrote on Threads.
Here’s what she listed:
* The date for working women who always work as an evening snack
* Break your sitting with 5 squats. Once in the morning and once in the evening
* A couple of cashews to end your dinner with so that you sleep like a princess
Having a date in the evening serves as a natural, nutrient-dense snack that helps prevent late-evening sugar cravings, said consultant dietitian Garima Goyal. “Dates are rich in natural sugars like glucose and fructose, providing a quick energy boost without processed additives. They also offer fibre, magnesium and B vitamins that help stabilise blood sugar while curbing the urge to binge on biscuits, coffee or packaged snacks after work. For women who experience energy dips around 4–6 pm, this can be a simple and wholesome fix that prevents overeating at dinner,” said Goyal.
Long hours of sitting can reduce blood circulation, slow metabolism, and impair insulin sensitivity. According to Goyal, short bouts of movement, like squats, activate large muscle groups, boost blood flow, and help keep joints and the lower back flexible.
“It is a practical and realistic way for women with desk jobs to add micro-movements into their day, which in turn improves posture, focus, and energy levels,” said Goyal.
Ending dinner with a couple of cashews supports better sleep and recovery. Cashews are a source of tryptophan, magnesium, and healthy fats that can help relax the nervous system and stabilise blood sugar through the night.
“Eating a small portion of healthy fats at the end of a meal slows digestion slightly, preventing sharp glucose drops that can interfere with sleep. The phrase ‘sleep like a princess’ isn’t just poetic; it captures the importance of good sleep for hormonal balance, skin health, and morning energy,” shared Goyal.
