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Everyone knows what a foodcravingfeels like.
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If you’ve forgotten, well then…SALT & VINEGAR POTATO CHIPS.
There’s your reminder.
You started to salivate, didn’t you?
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Once they start, carb cravings are difficult to stop.
We have found 11 ways that should help you.
Keep chips off the table.
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Foods that cause intense cravings are called “trigger foods.”
But if those trigger foods are out of sight, they’re out of mind.
So, hide that bag of Salt & Vinegar potato chips in a hard-to-reach cabinet.
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Or, better yet, don’t bring them into the house.
Pair carbs with protein.
Carbohydrates are one of the three important macronutrients you need for good health.
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Don’t criminalize carbs.
In short, when you deny yourself something you’re craving, the craving gets stronger.
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Try practicing mindfulness: Give in to that craving; have a small bite.
Often just a taste is enough to satisfy a craving if you approach eating mindfully.
It’s when you shovel food into your mouthmindlesslythat cravings turn into binge eating events.
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Commit to a low-carb diet.
Also, the low-carb dieters reported feeling less hunger than the low-fat dieters.
Fill up on fiber.
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Eating foods rich in fiber crushes cravings through two mechanisms.
Keep track of your fiber intake over a few days to see if you’re deficient.
Go for a brisk, 15-minute walk.
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It’s hard to eat a bag of cheese curls while you’re huffing and puffing during exercise.
Carry a water bottle.
Staying hydrated is good for overall health and it stifles carb cravings.
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“Sometimes thirst can appear as hunger,” says Amidor.
Remember that sparkling water, unsweetened coffee, or tea count toward your water quota.
Don’t skip breakfast.
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Many people still think skipping breakfast is the way to lose weight.
That strategy often backfires.
Eat small, frequent meals.
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Try mindfulness apps.
you could find dozens of mindfulness apps for your Android or iOS phone.
Sleep cravings away.
How many hours of sleep did you get last night?
Did you wake up craving carbs?
“You also may crave comfort foods, like mac and cheese or potato chips.”
Shoot for getting a minimum of 7 hours of sleep each night.
Your carb cravings may become as inconsequential as a bad dream.
