We all get those unhealthy cravings from time to time. You wouldn’t be human if you didn’t!
Cravings are completely natural and not something to be ashamed of, however if you are worried about how your cravings might be impacting your results, or if you have a few habits you would like to shake, don't look any further!
Interestingly, for many people, once you start to develop healthier eating habits, you’ll probably find that slice of cake or piece of pizza just don’t seem so appealing anymore. That said. Whether it’s the smell of freshly baked bread that gets your stomach rumbling or an advert on the telly, a craving can come out of nowhere. So what’s the best way to stop it? Here are a few quick and easy ideas to keep your cravings at bay!
TOMATO SOUP AND VEGGIES
Yep. You heard right. It might sound a bit strange, but one of the best way to curb those cravings is soup! Most of your cravings probably come because you’re hungry and not eating enough. Not because you really want or need that (insert sinful snack of your choice here).
The fibrous combination of tomato soup plus a ton of steamed veggies works wonders to stop cravings in their tracks. By keeping your soup a flask, or warming it in a microwave during your lunch break, the warmth will give you that little extra comfort, allowing you to eat away to your heart’s content without worrying about putting on any extra pounds!
START YOUR DAY RIGHT
Making sure that you start the day out right with a healthy breakfast that’s high in protein and good fats (like an omelette and avocado) is also incredibly important in helping curb those cravings. You need to concentrate on eating foods that release their energy throughout the day slowly, so they’ll prolong that feeling of satisfaction for a lot longer.
The same goes for snacking, a quick biscuit might seem innocent enough, but overtime, they add up! If you have a real hankering for your favourite snacks, swap them out for a more beneficial, slow release alternative such as a banana or piece of fruit.
Popcorn is a fantastic snacking option! Low in calories and still giving you that craving satisfaction.
A QUICK WORD ON CRAVINGS
99.9% of cravings are in our heads. That’s scientifically proven.
So far, the only major nutrient that’s actually been connected with cravings in humans is iron. So, if you have cravings for any other reason, it’s highly unlikely that you are deficient in sugar or low in salt. And if you’re dying for a hamburger, it probably doesn’t mean you’re lacking iron either. When people are iron deficient they start to crave really, really weird things like ice and cement. So mind over matter when it comes to cravings and follow this simple recipe: Soup + Vegetables = Done!
