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How to control cravings
There are times when we invade the temptation to succumb to a delicious dessert, then comes the inevitable and that we desire to actually be victims of a craving that often reproach us because we do not have “will power”. However, it is necessary to clarify that these impulses originate in the brain because dopamine (brain chemical), is released when we eat these foods, producing a feeling of euphoria that our brains want to repeat constantly.
Now that we know the reason that leads us to make this mistake, we must develop a plan to conquer and control our cravings. Discover the root of the problem together and next time we have that insatiable need we ask the following questions and follow the advice the experts tell us:
- Am I eating less than usual? Is shown that if we restrict our diet more likely to have “cravings” and consumed at the first opportunity we have. Limiting consumption of calories can lead to obsession, what we do here is to forget about the prohibitions and enjoy our favorite foods, but in a controlled manner, trying to eat smaller portions including the desserts . Nor need we deny the cravings trying to substitute a low fat, as this will not distract the attention of our brain’s memory center. It’s healthy to get limits, but we can get out of them from time to time.
- Am I sleeping the hours needed? The nights of insomnia are sufficient to significantly increase appetite and cravings for starchy foods because of the imbalance that occurs hormoral. Experts advise drinking coffee during the day between meals to avoid eating high-calorie cravings as an immediate and temporary until it returns to normal. One trick that will help us win the fight against all our cravings is to serve in a small dish a tiny portion of what we want to eat.
- Am I suffering from stress ? Our body releases the hormone cortisol when we are tense flat, this in turn sends signals to the brain to be matched with foods rich in fats and sugars, which stop the cycle of stress by lowering the levels of this hormone. In these cases, what we really need is to feel better and we must encourage our happiness listening to music (tunes positive) when the cravings attack us because it is proven that women have a deep emotional reaction to music. There are other tricks like talking on the phone with a friend or taking a walk with someone instead of eating, but more importantly, do not forget to identify the reason for that feeling that overcomes us and if possible to call some someone close and ask for advice.
Tips for slimming tummy
Here are the tips for slimming tummy:
1. Avoid constipation: a low intake of fiber and fluids and little physical activity can lead to constipation, which in turn can cause swelling. To avoid this, we recommend a diet rich in fiber (25g per day for women and 38g for men) that includes whole grains, fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, and physical activity of at least 30 minutes five times a week . Increasing fiber in the diet should be gradual, accompanied by plenty of fluids to the body to tolerate it better.