Many people have difficulty losing weight because they can't curb cravings. You know the craving that calls you at any given time of the day or night. Maybe you are the type who needs dessert right after dinner or a sweet treat in the mid afternoon. A great way to defeat your food craving for a sweet is to increase the amount of protein you consume.Your body uses food as its primary source of energy. Foods that fit into the protein category like meats, beans,nuts, etc are the best source of protein and contain small amounts of sugar. Carbohydrate rich foods like pastas, baked potatoes and breads are not as good because they are converted into sugar, but are better than low quality sources of energy from a candy bar which is processed sugar. Just as high octane gas is supposed to be the best fuel for your cars energy consumption, the same is true for eating protein. If you eat a low fat protein then you are giving your body a better source of energy that will sustain you for a longer period of time. The benefit is you will not experience a sugar crash as if you ate a candy bar for your meal. Simply put, when you constantly crave sugar your body is asking you for a quick source of energy.
The simple way to stop your sugar craving is to snack on protein rich foods throughout the day. If you give your body a better source of energy it will not ask for the quick sugar fix. You must beat your body to the punch. If you find that you crave sweets on a continual basis, try eating more lean meats throughout the day for a week or so and you will notice the difference.Remember there is also an emotional component to sugar cravings because they do release hormones that make you feel good. Many sweets are comfort foods. Discipline is needed in order to make this work especially if you are trying to lose weight. If you need a boost with controlling the cravings there are some herbal remedies to support your body in its effort to stop cravings. Don't forget to drink plenty of water eat fruit before you eat something with processed sugar.
For more info: Remember to consult your doctor before any changes are made to your diet. Feel free to contact Dr. Evans at info@evansclinic.com for more tips on how to defeat cravings.
