Stopping Cravings

Nasty cravings seem to appear when we least expect them and usually when we are unequipped to resist them. The types of foods that people crave are highly variable, but these are often processed junk foods that are high in sugar.

Healthy hydration is an important part of overcoming cravings because dehydration is often confused with hunger. There are also several other ways you can help your body get over unhealthy diet habits.

Healthy Habits

Plan Meals Ahead

By already knowing what you’re going to eat, you eliminate the factor of spontaneity and uncertainty. If you don’t have to think about what to eat at the following meal, you will be less tempted and less likely to experience cravings.

Avoid Hunger

To avoid getting extremely hungry, it may be a good idea to eat regularly and have healthy snacks close at hand. Lighter, more frequent meals can also help you stay consistently satisfied.

Reduce Stress

Many cravings are linked to comfort, and are exaggerated in stressful situations. Furthermore, stress raises your blood levels of cortisol, a hormone that can make you gain weight.

Get Better Sleep

Your appetite is largely affected by hormones that fluctuate throughout the day. Sleep deprivation disrupts the fluctuations, and may lead to poor appetite regulation and stronger, more frequent cravings.

Useful Resources

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Useful Resources

Berries

Berries help curb sugar cravings because they taste sweet, despite being low in sugar. They are also great sources of antioxidants and fiber, which helps control your appetite.

Almonds

Just a handful of almonds is a rich source of antioxidants, vitamin E, and magnesium, and they're a natural appetite suppressant. Almonds have been shown to increase feelings of fullness in people and help with weight management.

Ginger

Ginger has been used for centuries for its digestive powers. It works as a stimulant that energizes the body and improves digestion, thereby making you less hungry for a natural way to suppress your appetite.

Avocados

Full of fiber and heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, avocados suppress appetite when eaten in moderation. The fats they contain also send signals to your brain that tell your stomach that it's full.

Food for the body is not enough. There must be food for the soul.