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Beat Food Cravings |
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Beat Food CravingsFood cravings may have an association physiologically or emotionally.
- Carbohydrate cravings maybe caused by low Blood sugar.
Hormonal fluctuations before menstrual period, starvation for several hours and emotional frustration may also be responsible.
Complex carbohydrates like fruits, vegetables and whole-grain cereal and high protein, non-fat milk and low-fat cheese can curb this craving. - Salt Cravings – Excessive perspiration or stress can cause these cravings.
Lemon juice, fresh fruits like banana, grapefruit, orange, strawberries and tomatoes that are rich in Vitamin C can reduce the cravings. - Caffeine – Many people are addicted to caffeine both physiologically and metabolically and will experience with-drawl symptoms. The addiction can be reduced by substituting with, non-caffeine drinks.
Anxious and stressed people crave for sweets and high calorie food. Eat low calorie, crunchy foods like apples, carrot sticks or celery.
The process of chewing relieves stress and tension. If you are binging due to depression or sadness, eat fruits. People who eat just because they are bored or tired should eat nuts like almonds and walnuts accompanied by raisins.
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