Never use food as a substitute for something else.
If you’re bored, stressed, or lack spiritual guidance (not uncommon in a post-Covid world) you may turn to food to fill that void. Seek counselling if you believe your food cravings are being triggered by something you’re missing.
Looking for a healthy, delicious and easy to make breakfast? Take a look at our overnight oats recipes.
Eat a nutrient-rich diet
Chemical receptors in the body tell the brain when nutrients enter the body, and this decreases appetite. If you’re eating foods lacking in nutrients, your body will trigger you to keep eating until you deliver them.
Avoid stimulant drinks
Aapart from being loaded with sugar, they trigger production of neuropeptide-Y, which actually makes you eat more high-sugar foods.
Avoid artificial sweeteners
Research shows repeatedly ingesting them stimulates appetite, increases carbohydrate cravings and promotes fat storage; some studies suggest weight gain is greater with them than with sugar!
For an insight into the darker side of artificial sweeteners, you can learn more here.
Protein increases satiety
So eat a diet based on lean protein, plus up to 50g of good fat like olive or coconut oil, which is the body’s preferred fuel, and you can balance your body’s hormonal chemistry, which will help you to lose weight.
Another way to boost your protein intake is to add protein powder to shakes and treats. Have a look at our protein shake recipe for some ideas.
Bitter vegetables
Bitter vegetables like kale stimulate gall bladder function so you empty the bowel regularly, preventing old faecal matter from building up.
If you’d like some advice on healthier food swaps that may help you to get on top of food cravings, you can read more here.
RELATED:
7 Best Protein Shakers in Australia 2021
Bliss Balls – the Bite-Sized Protein Treat
