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BusyBits #94: The Hidden Way Screens Make You Overeat

How your phone addiction might be sabotaging your diet - and the simple solution to fix it

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After tracking hundreds of client food journals, I noticed a clear pattern: those who spend more time on screens consistently consume more calories without realizing it.

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How Screen Time Impacts Your Diet

Screen time affects eating habits more than most realize.

Research shows people consume up to 40% more calories when eating while using phones, tablets, or watching TV.

Distracted eating prevents proper satiety signals. Your brain needs to focus on food to register fullness properly. Screen use disrupts this natural feedback system, leading to overconsumption.

Social media particularly influences food choices. Constant exposure to food images increases cravings and impulse eating. Studies show people make poorer food choices up to two hours after social media use.

Even I find myself scrolling Instagram watching videos of steak and bbq which makes me hungry and then leads to overeating sometimes.

Late-night screen time disrupts sleep hormones. Poor sleep increases hunger hormones the next day. This creates a cycle of increased appetite and decreased willpower.

Workplace screens pose similar challenges. Eating lunch while working leads to mindless snacking throughout the afternoon. Taking proper lunch breaks away from screens improves portion control.

Screen use also increases stress hormones. Higher stress levels trigger cravings for high-calorie comfort foods.

This effect becomes more pronounced with extended screen time.

The solution involves creating screen-free eating periods. Set aside dedicated meal times without devices.

This simple change often reduces daily calorie intake by hundreds of calories.

Movement decreases with increased screen time. Less physical activity combined with mindless eating creates the perfect environment for weight gain. Regular movement breaks counteract these effects.

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Healthy Buffalo Wings Recipe (makes 4 servings)

Traditional wings pack over 100 calories each.

This baked version delivers the same spicy satisfaction with a third of the calories and triple the protein.

I spent months perfecting this recipe to match the restaurants taste while keeping it healthy.

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Macros per serving

  • Total Calories: 280 kcal

  • Protein: 35 g

  • Carbohydrates: 8 g

  • Sugars: 2 g

  • Fat: 15 g

The Ingredients

  • For the Wings:

    • 1kg chicken wings (about 12 wings)

    • 2 tablespoons baking powder (not soda)

    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

    • 1 teaspoon onion powder

    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

    • Salt to taste

  • For the Buffalo Sauce:

    • 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank's RedHot)

    • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt

    • 1 tablespoon butter

    • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

    • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • For the Blue Cheese Dip:

    • 1 cup Greek yogurt

    • 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles

    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

    • Salt and pepper to taste

The Instructions

  • Prepare Wings: Pat wings completely dry with paper towels. Mix baking powder and seasonings. Coat wings thoroughly with mixture. Place on wire rack over baking sheet. Refrigerate uncovered 8 hours or overnight.

  • Bake Wings: Preheat oven to 425Ā°F (220Ā°C). Bake 20 minutes. Flip wings. Bake additional 20-25 minutes until crispy.

  • Make Sauce: Melt butter in small pan. Add remaining sauce ingredients. Whisk until combined. Simmer 2-3 minutes.

  • Make Dip: Mix all dip ingredients. Chill until needed.

  • Finish Wings: Toss hot wings in sauce. Serve immediately with dip. Garnish with celery sticks if desired.

Best eaten fresh, but can be reheated in oven to maintain crispiness.

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