How to Conquer Cravings
You told yourself
you'd go to the birthday party, but you wouldn't take a piece of cake
- and you wouldn't even look at the ice cream. Then, you're there. When
that temptation lurks near, try these tactics to keep it far from your
will power:
Craving
chocolate? Eat a banana. It sometimes satisfies the yearning for chocolate
and is much less fattening.
Chew
sugarless gum. It speeds up the digestive system, burning more calories,
and sometimes kills a craving.
Exercise!
Your appetite will temporarily subside and you'll feel better about taking
such a proactive approach.
Still
craving chocolate? Try a magnesium supplement. Many women are deficient
in this mineral, which is found in chocolate.
Craving
fatty foods? Eat fish, or take a fish oil or flaxseed oil supplement.
You may be low in essential fatty acids.
Grab
something to drink. Sometimes, cravings for food are really thirst in
disguise.
Sweet
tooth? Protein, fat and fiber keep blood sugar levels more even and help
keep such cravings under control.
Watch
your caffeine intake. Caffeine seems to make sugar cravings worse.
If
your will power weakens at night, try leaving the lights on until the
minute you go to bed. Dimmed lights tend to lower inhibitions.
Turn
off the lights in your kitchen and avoid hanging out there.
How to Conquer Cravings
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