HEALTH TIP #35:

Cravings

Do you often get food cravings? A craving is an intense urge for a particular food. When the craving is for junk food, then giving in to that craving on a regular basis can create a problem and eventually lead to health issues.  

Craving certain foods is normal, as we've all experienced them at one time or another, and are a result of poor eating habits or an emotional response to emotions such as stress, anger, frustration & boredom.

Here are a few helpful solutions to curb your cravings:

•      Eat three balanced meals a day
•     Have healthy snacks between meals (avoid going more than 5-6 hours between meals)
•      Have stashes of healthy snacks on hand (purse, car, office, etc.)
•      Replace junk food (“sometimes food”) with healthier snacks in the house and at the office
•     Remain well hydrated, as the signals for hunger and thirst can be mistaken
•      Let yourself have these “sometimes foods” once in a while in limited quantities
•      Change your routine or comfort your emotions without food  (e.g. go for a walk, call a friend, take a bath, have a hobby)
•     Identify the time of day they most frequently occur and change your routine
•     Switch the channel when a food commercial is on

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