{"id":5271,"date":"2019-06-03T13:01:06","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T11:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/?p=5271"},"modified":"2019-08-14T17:21:39","modified_gmt":"2019-08-14T15:21:39","slug":"you-can-finally-wave-your-cravings-goodbye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/en\/you-can-finally-wave-your-cravings-goodbye\/","title":{"rendered":"You can finally wave your cravings goodbye"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It has probably happened to you more than once that you were just quietly minding your own business<\/strong> and then, suddenly, some sort of supernatural force drives you to the fridge<\/strong> in search of that last piece of brownie<\/strong> you had left behind. Cravings seem to be controlling<\/strong> your life. And you’re not even a pregnant lady (no offense if you are actually pregnant<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Craving\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Worry no more, it is, in fact, possible to prevent your engulfing impulses. <\/strong>With these tips you will leave your craving days in the past and make way for a healthier lifestyle. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distract yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Exercise\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you can make yourself focus on somethings else<\/strong>, it won’t be long until you forget<\/strong> about your sudden “hunger”. So fill out a Sudoku<\/strong> or pay the gym a visit:<\/strong> any activity is enough to forget about your cravings. A plus point is if your hands are busy<\/strong>, that way you won’t have space to hold food. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, do bear in mind that the distraction should be something other than watching TV or Youtube videos<\/strong> as this might become counterproductive<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink enough water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Water\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

You might think drinking water might mislead your body <\/strong>into thinking you are full, but this is actually not the reason<\/strong> why you should drink water. We often think we are hungry, when in reality, we are just thirsty. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, drinking water will not only keep us hydrated,<\/strong> it will also keep our appetite in check<\/strong>. Now, you can’t change food for water<\/strong>: don’t think you can feel full by just drinking water. You also have to eat.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink coffee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Coffee\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Coffee can satiate<\/strong> us a bit, and take away the hunger<\/strong> at the same time. Either because of the effect caffeine<\/strong> has on us, or because of its strong flavour,<\/strong> truth is, we don’t usually feel like eating<\/strong> after a coffee. But don’t spend your whole day stuck to your coffee mug,<\/strong> keep in mind coffee can dehydrate<\/strong> you: drink enough water with your coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Increase your protein intake<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Protein\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Increasing protein intake does<\/strong> not mean continuously eating<\/a> meat.<\/strong> Protein has a higher satiating effect<\/strong> than carbohydrates or fats<\/a>, no matter if they are vegetable or animal.<\/strong> This means that if we increase the amount of protein we intake, we will feel full for a prolonged period of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, if we are trying to <\/a>lose weight<\/a><\/strong>,<\/a> this protein extra will help us build up muscle<\/a><\/strong> in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercise lightly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Stroll\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We often feel hungry after exercising<\/a>. However, quite the opposite occurs when we carry out light exercises<\/strong>: going for a stroll, for example, helps us reduce hunger.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On one hand, we distract<\/strong> ourselves from food, and on the other hand, it allows us to prepare ourselves for a situation that involves exercise. <\/strong>In such cases, ingesting food doesn’t benefit <\/strong>us at all (and can even cause harm), so our appetite is reduced.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t stop eating<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Eating\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

However counterproductive this one may seem, if we don’t eat enough, or skip any meals we will feel hungrier<\/strong>. Not just because our bodies are used to it, <\/strong>but also because they fall into a state of “alertness”. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means, that if we eat<\/a> amounts<\/strong> suitable for us<\/strong>, we will be able to prevent sudden cravings. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleep enough<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Sleep\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sleep deprivation<\/a> has many harmful consequences,<\/strong> and sudden cravings<\/strong> are one of them. In addition, time spent sleeping<\/a> is time you don’t feel hungry.<\/strong> So now you know: you go get your 8-hour sleep and say goodbye to cravings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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