There are specific foods that will help you control your cravings. This is important because, you will NEVER be able to stick to any eating program if cravings are driving your eating habits.
Which ones will you try?
Avocados
Yes, that’s right, a fatty food. But this fat is a good fat and these are loaded with two vital nutrients that will quickly kill belly fat: fiber and monounsaturated fats. Use a substitute for butter on high fibre/rye bread, pumpenickle, rice cakes or Ryvita's. This keeps you full for hours!
Nut Butters
Peanut butter and almond butter are loaded with monounsatured fats that can stave off hunger and provide valuable nutrition. Just be sure that it’s natural nut butter because the regular grocery store versions are filled with sugar and trans fats. These can be ground from the nut machine yourself at you local health or bulk food store. Remember to take your own jar!
Eggs
Need a quick breakfast solution? Look no further than to eggs. Loaded with protein, vitamin B6, V12, A, D, E, and K, as well as folate, choline, lutein, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids, you simply cannot go wrong. Choose free range chickens whenever possible and the nutritional benefits will be amplified. Again your local health food or bulk food store usually source locally and are best for freshness and quality. If you have a farmers market option than even better straight from the farm!
Dark Chocolate
Great news! That chocolate craving that you have, it too can be satisfied. Dark chocolate is actually a powerful source of antioxidants and it contains a natural “fat burner” called theobromine that will increase the rate of fat burning that takes place in the body. Eat a couple of squares after healthy meal to crush those chocolate cravings. Remember it must be dark chocolate and in moderation!
Oatmeal
Another great breakfast food you can’t go wrong with. If you want to cure the mid-morning craving attack, start your day off with oats. Oats are a very good source of wholesome fibre and contain no sugar at all so will keep your blood sugar levels on a nice even keel. Mix in a little cinnamon for further blood sugar control support and to reduce belly fat and you’ve got a perfect way to start your day. And remember you can also start the day with a high protein berry smoothie that is packed with everything you need for the day!
Berries
Black berries, raspberries and blueberries are a great way to settle down sugar cravings. What’s more, their high fibre content keeps you feeling full while the antioxidants and vitamins improve your health! mixed with some plain yogurt makes a great snack or dessert when you feel the urge for something naughty.. yum!
Wild Salmon
Lastly, remember the good old salmon. Another food that’s jam packed with protein and healthy omega fatty acids and that will help squash those cravings and keep your blood sugar balance in check. Eat this in the evening with some wholesome vegetables or salad and you can say goodbye to your cravings for the night!
That’s some of the foods that help, though remember about veggies and beans. Both are backed with nutrition and fibre to keep you full and satisfied. Be sure to eat these daily.
Enjoyed these tips….Nameste... Jo x
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