A craving is a strong desire to eat a particular food. it comes on quickly and can be hard to control. A craving is felt in your head, rather than the physical signs you experience with hunger.
We all have cravings for foods we enjoy at times, but there are certain changes you can make to your daily habits, to help manage your cravings.
8 Tips to manage cravings:
- include 30-40 grams of protein in each main meal.
- Increase your fibre to at least 25 grams per day.
- Include healthy fats like avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil.
- Reduce your intake of sugar and refined carbs. The more you eat, the more you’ll want it!
- Reduce your intake of ultra processed foods- these are designed to be moreish.
- Keep hydrated with at least 2 litres of water a day. Its easy to mistake thirst for cravings.
- Avoid sugary and artificially sweetened drinks, as it leaves your body craving sweetness.
- Get 8-9 hours of sleep per night. Being tired leads to sugar/ carb cravings.
Use these tips to reduce your cravings for sugary/ ultra processed foods. That being said, you don’t need to completely eliminate these types of foods, as this may lead to feeling deprived and overeating them later. Everything can fit in moderation 🙂