Let’s search the keyword “eating alone”, Google will show you a lot of negative results, such as “Eating alone could be making you unhappy”, “why eating alone may be bad for you”, “Eating alone was associated with unhealthy dietary behaviors”, etc. There is also a famous book named “Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time” – Keith Ferrazzi.

For those who always eat alone like me for some reasons, do not worry. This article is for you. I used to skip meals or just eat out of necessity instead of for pleasure. That habit made me feel tired, drained my energy and caused weight loss – the scariest thing in my life.

Hence, I started to change my bad eating habits before everything might get worse.

Cook healthy meals with quick and easy recipes

Spending hours in the kitchen is never in my top five priorities. However, preparing meals at home is good for our health and wallet. Laziness will always help us find a smarter solutions.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, most of us often skip since we feel not hungry in the morning, or simply don’t have time to eat. So you could start out with something small such as a bowl of organic cereal, chia seeds, fruits and yogurt. I eat it every morning. Its ingredients are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids (for heart health), fiber (for digestive health), calcium (for strong bones), and protein (for healthy muscles). Or having sandwiches with with sunrise eggs and fruits is also a good option.

To save time, I often go to supermarket at weekend to buy the right amount of food for a whole week. I prepare ingredients and put them into the fridge then. When I am in my lazy mood,  I cook once, eat all day. I usually cook chicken, salmon or ribs in to the microwave oven whilst making salad. The whole process for a healthy meal just takes me just about 45 minutes.

Attractive presentation leads to a more enjoyable meal

Like most of people, I used to think that it is no need a thoughtful decoration for solitary eating. Even so, no one can deny that pretty plating can make food seem tastier. Using many a variety of ingredients not only improves the flavour of foods but also helps dishes look fresher, more colorful and attractive.

Using many a variety of ingredients not only improves the flavour of foods but also helps dishes look fresher, more colorful and attractive.

From a study implemented by Zellner – a researcher and professor in the psychology department at Montclair State University in New Jersey, “the participants who received the more attractive presentation rated their liking for the foods overall as higher than those served the traditional meals”. 

You are afraid that food decoration will take your time? Yes, it’s true, but maximum 15 more minutes. So, it is worth treating outselves with fancier versions of meals, isn’t it?

Let’s think you choose to eat alone, not have to eat alone

Well, thinking positive is a simple step for a happier life. Why we have to make ourselves feel miserable when it could not change the situation? Actually, you are so lucky because you can cook anything you like and there is no one sitting opposite you judges your cooking skills. 

So, just enjoy your meals, with your favourite music, maybe. 😉