Channeling your favorite herbivore fromJurassic Parkis optional.
What Is Dinosaur Time?
No chopping, dressing, or plate required.
There is no pretense about having to like it, and you dont have to pretend to like it.
A lot of people dont eat greens because its not an enjoyable experience.
And so much about wellness feels like gaslighting yourself into liking healthy food, perone of her TikTok videos.
Its not meant to be a meal replacement.
You are ideally doing this before a meal that you enjoy, so it becomes part of your routine.
Calling it your dinosaur time just makes it more fun.
A lighthearted approach to healthy eating can be a good thing for both kids and adults, says Lvova.
Laughter and fun counteract the all-too-common food-related anxiety.
Smiles start a cascade of happy hormones that result in lowered anxiety, she says.
Dinosaur Time Feeds Your Microbiome
Americans need to eat more vegetables, fruits, and dietary fiber.
Most of Lvovas clients struggle to eat the daily recommended amount of produce.
Vegetables generally take some effort cleaning, and cooking, or even just chopping.
Who Should Try Dinosaur Time?
I really have no concern.
The way this is presented, greens are added to the diet, and not as a meal replacement.
However, subbing Dinosaur Time for an actual meal would leave you in the nutritional lurch, she says.
Greens contain little to no macronutrients like protein, carbs, or fat.
Who Should Avoid Dinosaur Time?
People With IBSRaw vegetables, including some leafy greens, can sometimes worsen symptoms ofirritable bowel syndrome.
Although it isnt as simple as Dinosaur Time, steaming or boiling spinach can help, says Shah.
Of course, that requires cooking it in the microwave or stovetop, which adds an extra step.
Becky Upham has been professionally involved in health and wellness for almost 20 years.
Upham enjoys teaching cycling classes, running, reading fiction, and making playlists.
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