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Avoid Menu Items That Take You to Your Bliss Point
The "once you pop, you can't stop" Pringles campaign seemed kind of cute, but the catch phrase actually embodied truth in advertising. Former FDA commissioner David A. Kessler says some foods are scientifically engineered with particular combinations of salt, sugar, and fat that ultimately take you to your "bliss point" and keep you reaching for more.
Rate of Obesity Higher For Women Because . . .
I thought it was just my personality that causes me to have a hard time saying no to yummy treats, but it looks like the reason is actually my gender. New research indicates that women are less able to suppress feelings of hunger than men.
In a recent study involving 13 women and 10 men, scientists taught the participants a technique called cognitive inhibition, to enable both genders to ignore feelings of hunger.
Walk Away From Your Chocolate Craving
If you crave chocolate intensely, know that you are not alone. Considered the most commonly craved food, chocolate now has a new proven adversary — walking. A recent British study involving a small number of chocoholics found that the simple act of walking reduced cravings for this cocoa derived delight.
Diet Tip: Curb Cravings With Mint
We're always looking for ways to fight cravings when they arise, and one my tricks of the trade is mint.
Yes, mint does wonders to keep my cravings under control as its strong scent is a natural appetite suppressant. I keep a mint scented candle in my kitchen and I like to light it at night.
Healthy Eating Tip: Give in to Your Cravings, Just a Little
Cravings happen to the best of us and they're hard to ignore. One of the best ways to get rid of a craving is to give in to your craving, but just a little. Allow yourself to indulge in a food every once in a while, and don't go overboard.
Diet Tip: Whiten Your Teeth and Prevent Snacking
When it's about 6 p.m. and I start making dinner, I sometimes find it hard to resist snacking. If this sounds familiar then here's an odd, but effective trick to keep you from munching.
Speak Up: What's Your Greatest Temptation and How Do You Avoid It?
Yes, Thin Mints are my weakness, and actually anything made or coated with chocolate, I just can't resist. I don't think there's anything wrong with giving into your temptations and enjoying a few tasty bites. However, if I ate too much chocolate all the time I'd feel pretty crappy (and end up gaining a few extra pounds), so that totally helps to curb my cravings.
Craving vs. Hunger: What's the Difference?
OK so we have all these great ways on how to curb cravings but how can you tell if it's just a craving or if you're genuinely hungry? In the heat of the moment (say, just before you deep dive into a tub of chocolate cookie dough) it's not always that easy to determine which you're feeling, so ask yourself one simple question: Is it your mind talking or your stomach?
Still not sure, then use the little chart below to help you determine if you're genuinely hungry or just having a craving:
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- You are not physiologically hungry, just emotionally.
- Only one food will alleviate your craving and the emotion intensifies the more you focus on it.
- Cravings pass and go away if you give them time.
What's Your Advice For Curbing Cravings?
Sometimes a reader question comes along that I know you guys could provide a ton of great answers for so I wanted to share this question with you.
"Hey Fit. My new year's resolution is to stop eating so much junk food, especially Skittles but the problem is that I get these cravings and I have a hard time not giving into them.
What are you Craving?
Do you crave sweets like chocolate and candy? Or maybe you want something salty to snack on like pretzels or nuts. No No No.
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