FOODS TO BANISH YOUR CRAVINGS

Foods to Banish Your Cravings

Take just a couple minutes to read through some of these really helpful craving tips to help you throughout the week...

WAIT 15 MINUTES

When a craving un-expectantly hits you, it takes over your world but it doesn’t last for too long... Distract yourself for around 10-15 minutes. Try cleaning your room or house, playing ball with your kids, walking your pet, or organising your paperwork= You´ll feel productive or have some much needed fun and forget all about that craving!

GET YOUR SLEEP!

Sleep deprivation and fatigue can often lead to carb cravings as carbohydrates are your body’s prime source of energy. Therfore getting enough sleep or making up for lost sleep with a good power nap can prevent serious dips in your energy levels that often lead to carb cravings.

SMELL IT INSTEAD

A vanilla patch recently tested by dieticians at St. Georges Hospital in London reduced cravings for sweets and chocolate. You can now buy this patch online through Crave Control, a cool website, or why no trying lightling a vanilla candle for the same effect?

Got a sweet tooth? Try snacking on these healthy alternatives to keep hunger pangs at bay...

TUNA

This fish is packed full of antioxidants and is a great source of omega three essential fatty acids, which can balance your blood-sugar levels and banish mid-afternoon cravings. Add fresh tuna to your diet to help lower your cholesterol too, plus it can even ward off unwanted cellulite!

And, it's a great post-workout dinner option, that helps to maintain lean muscle mass.

GRAPES

Always cravings something sweet? Put down that chocolate bar and reach for a bowl of grape instead. this juicy fruit is high in natural sugars and full of cleansing antioxidants. Grapes can also ward off a host of illnesses, such as breast cancer and gum disease, and they can even help you sleep better!

PRUNES

Start your day off with a filling bowl of porridge topped with a handful of prunes. This fruit is great for digestive health and also helps to lower cholesterol. Prunes are a rich source of vitamins C, and E, plus they are packed full of fibre, helping to leave you feeling full all morning. You should be less likely to over-indulge later in the day if you munch on these at breakfast.