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3.0 Folder (Inner)
HEALTH

CUT THOSE CRAVINGS!

The causes of food
cravings may be varied,

but they are a major

roadblock for people

trying to maintain a

healthy weight.

ortunately, there are some simple bedtime. This drives up insulin before
ways that you can knock food you sleep, which makes you store more
Fcravings on their heads. belly fat. Belly fat drives cravings through
inflammatory and hormonal triggers.
The following tips might help to minimise
your withdrawal symptoms: 6. Manage your stress. Anything
stressful can trigger hormones that
1. Keep your blood sugar stable. Combine activate cravings. If you have the urge to
good protein (fish, eggs, poultry, nuts and eat, ask yourself two questions: “What
legumes), good fats (olive oil, olives, nuts, am I feeling, and what do
seeds and avocados) and good carbs I need?” Is there something else besides
(beans, vegetables, whole grains food that will help you get what you
and fruit) at each meal to balance your need? Adopt a daily stress management
blood sugar. programme that includes deep-breathing
exercises, meditation and other relaxation
2. Don’t drink your calories, specifically techniques.
those fizzy drinks that are very high in
sugar. 7. Find out if hidden food allergies are 9. Get 7 - 8 hours of sleep. Not getting
triggering your cravings. We often crave the enough sleep drives sugar and carb
3. Eat a nutritious protein breakfast. very foods we are allergic to. Getting off cravings by affecting your appetite
them is not easy but after two to three days hormones.
4. Have small, frequent, fibre-rich meals without them, you will have renewed energy
throughout the day. Eat every 3 - 4 hours and relief from cravings and symptoms. Need help with weight loss/lack of
and have some protein with each snack or energy/food allergies, etc? Find out
meal. 8. Get moving. Exercise at least 30 minutes more about individualised consultations.
a day, which helps control and regulate your Visit www.healthnook.co.za or email
5. Avoid eating within three hours of appetite. info@healthnook.co.za

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