Maybe it’s the candy bar calling your name from the vending machine at 3 p.m. each workday. Or the chips that nag you as you watch television in the evening. No matter your go-to item to munch, many of us feel a craving to eat a particular food now and then – or more often!
Food cravings are linked to emotions and desires. Whether you’re stressed, anxious or bored, people tend to reach food foods that contain fat, sugar or both. So how should you deal with a food craving when it strikes?
Give in–within reason. How many times have you tried to ignore a craving and instead, eaten around it? First you try to satisfy with grapes and then cheese, and then crackers–only to end up eating the brownie you wanted in the first place? Restricting foods makes cravings worse and you often end up eating the food you really wanted anyway, plus many more calories.
Portion it out. If you have a craving for a particular food, portion out a reasonable amount instead of dipping your hand nonstop into the potato chip bag or sticking your spoon straight into the ice cream container. Giving yourself a set amount will help you satisfy your craving without overdoing it.
What do you do when a food craving strikes?
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