{"id":6980,"date":"2018-06-18T10:13:36","date_gmt":"2018-06-18T10:13:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alldaychemist.com\/blog\/?p=6980"},"modified":"2018-06-18T10:13:36","modified_gmt":"2018-06-18T10:13:36","slug":"nutritionists-guide-conquering-cravings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alldaychemist.com\/blog\/nutritionists-guide-conquering-cravings\/","title":{"rendered":"A Nutritionist’s Guide to Conquering Cravings"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you are looking for a way to kick those sudden and unbearable cravings, then you have landed on to the right page. You will know some facts about cravings and learn to have a few strategies that could help you beat those cravings.<\/p>\n
Facts About Food Cravings<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n
Food cravings are associated with many different things including our habits, weather, blood sugar levels, changes in mood, time of day and sometimes the people we are around.<\/p>\n
According to a research, our brain links certain foods with a soothing response and those are the foods that we crave. Also, the studies show that when carbohydrates consumed along with fats, it provides a temporary calming effect due to increased secretion of serotonin (the feel-good hormone) and a fall in the stress hormone.<\/p>\n
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Overcome Food Craving Without Going Crazy<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n
Food cravings can be signals for weight gain; these urges can wreak havoc on your efforts to lose or even maintain weight. To lose extra pounds some people prefer a dieting which leads to food cravings. Instead of digging your heels against unhealthy urges in the name of weight loss, try these smart tips from nutritionists and to conquer your cravings healthily:<\/p>\n
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<\/b>Stay away from processed foods-<\/b><\/strong>Foods that come in a box with added sugar, oil, and salt to intensify the flavor are processed foods. Eating these foods for a long time can trick the brain, and you need more and more of it until you are not satisfied. It is essential to make a healthy choice and eat foods such as high fiber carbohydrates, lean proteins, and healthy fats.<\/li>\n
<\/b>Manage Stress<\/b><\/strong>– Managing stress is the best way to control cravings. \u00a0It is believed that stress may lead to more cravings which ultimately results in weight gain. When we are stressed out, our body produces cortisol hormone which triggers insulin resistance that can disturb appetite. Do some deep breathing exercises, and take walking breaks from your work to de-stress yourself. \u00a0Take the help of a nutritionist and follow a diet for weight loss.<\/li>\n
<\/b>Drink plenty of water-<\/b><\/strong>Many of us often confused between thirst and hunger. We eat when we are actually thirsty. To not be in the situation, drink plenty of water. Hydrate your body enough to keep food cravings at bay.<\/li>\n
<\/b>Minimize portion size<\/b><\/strong>– When you crave for pizza, have a large salad before you eat pizza. This way you will learn to control your portions. The technique will also help with weight loss.<\/li>\n
<\/b>Get enough sleep-<\/b><\/strong>Lack of sleep can trigger the release of the stress hormone, which in turn may lead to more cravings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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