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Rhiannon Lambert’s Quarantine Diary: ‘We’re Struggling With Finding a Variety of Food’

From Women's Health

As the nation slowly begins to acclimatise to these Strange Times, so new ways of being click into place. If you are a non-essential worker, and find yourself tapping away at a laptop at home; unable to work; or re-imagining yourself as an English/ maths/art teacher for your kids (perhaps a combination of the above?) then you might be trying to adhere to a new schedule.

In WH's new series, Quarantine Diaries, your favourite fitness, nutrition and mental health names are going to share a day in their lockdown life. Here, registered nutritionist and podcast host Rhiannon Lambert, who is currently 38 weeks pregnant, fills you in. (A quick note: this isn't everything that Rhiannon eats and drinks in a day. That information, she chooses to keep private, as a health professional.)


7am: Wake up and breakfast

I woke up absolutely starving. I've gone for a breakfast of granola, kefir, berries and honey and I've topped it with flaxseed for some extra fibre.

9am: Start work

With a cup of diluted green tea (I'm 38 weeks pregnant, so I'm watching my caffeine), it's time to check in with the Rhitrition team. We are planning recipes, interviews and content to help at this time. To keep work going as normal, we chat in the morning and set the day's agenda. I've also got Good Morning Britain on in the background.

10am: Home workout

This morning I'm going to do a live workout with Ashley from Define London. Define is a barre fitness studio in Fitzrovia, but obviously we're doing today's session over Skype.

10:45am: Post-workout fuel

I made some oat-y blueberry slices the other day, so I'm going to have one of those now. The recipe is on my Instagram if you want to give them a go.

11:30am: Outdoor exercise

I can't walk very far at the moment, but I'm going to do half an hour. Getting out feels so good and the sun is shining. Movement really does lift your mood so I would advise everyone who is able to to get outside once a day.

12pm: Lunchtime

We're struggling a little with finding a variety of food as there isn't much in the shops. So, for lunch today I've parboiled some potatoes and I'm frying them with some spices and peppers and serving that with hummus and tinned sweetcorn. There are ways to eat well - you just have to be a bit more creative.

1pm: More work

I've edited a blog post on how to eat well at this time (especially on a budget). I think it's really important to share the message that tinned and canned foods can be really nutritious. You can still eat well and stay healthy if you're struggling to get access to familiar favourite ingredients and fresh foods. Use up what you can.

2pm: Midwife appointment

Our midwife is coming over now to check on bump and discuss my birthing plan. This is especially important given the current situation and it's good to get updates regarding the situation with COVID-19.

3:30pm: Afternoon stretch

I've set myself up on our balcony to do a little bit of stretching. It's good to get a bit more movement in and I need to keep my joints from seizing up.

3:45pm: And afternoon snack

Getting some fresh fruit in by eating two tangerines.

5pm: Check in on the news

I'm tuning into the news for my single session of coronavirus information per day. I minimise how much I expose myself to for my mental health, but the daily news conference is the one piece of news I do tune in for.

Today is quite an important one as the government are announcing measures for supporting self-employed people.

6:30pm: Dinner

So, for dinner we're just having to use up what we have... for my carbs I've got crisps! I've also got a plate of veggies with some tofu and cheese. We've lit a candle and we're playing some calming music as a little bit of self-care to ease us into the evening.

9:30pm: Bath time

For me, the best way to end the day is some Epsom salts and a lovely hot bath.

If you need any support the Rhitrition clinic is open, email info@rhitrition.com. There are 6 series worth of amazing advice on the podcast Food For Thought, and not forgetting the information on social media IG, FB and Twitter @Rhitrition.


What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

According to the NHS website, the primary symptoms of coronavirus are:

  • A fever

  • A new, consistent cough

Other coronavirus symptoms that have been reported include:

  • Tiredness or fatigue

  • A headache

  • Shortness of breath

  • A loss of smell or taste

  • Muscle pain

What should you do if you have symptoms of coronavirus?

If you have symptoms of coronavirus you should use the NHS 111 Coronavirus service online. People are being urged to only call 111 if they cannot get help online.

To avoid infecting others, do not go to a GP surgery or pharmacy if you suspect you have coronavirus.

If you need urgent medical help that you cannot get online, call 111. In an life-threatening emergency call 999 for an ambulance.

Disclaimer: The information in this story is accurate as of the publication date. While we are attempting to keep our content as up-to-date as possible, the situation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic continues to develop rapidly, so it's possible that some information and recommendations may have changed since publishing. For any concerns and latest advice, visit the World Health Organisation. If you're in the UK, the National Health Service can also provide useful information and support, while US users can contact the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

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