The Cravings Cheat Sheet

As the weather gets warmer and swimsuit season gets closer, you start thinking about getting more in shape. Suddenly that Triple Chocolate Fudge cake in the back of your refrigerator seems to be calling your name. You have three choices: Ignore your craving, give in or find a substitute. For many of us giving in is the only option – and a small piece can quickly become half the cake or more. Sound familiar? These simple tips from THE SKINNY COW and Toronto-based Registered Dietitian Naomi Orzech can help you win the battle against your cravings:


THE SKINNY COW Top 10 Tips to Cheat Your Cravings:

  1. Put on your ‘skinny jeans.’ The Chocolate Cherry cheesecake’s appeal may decrease if your pants are too tight. And remember, E-l-a-s-t-i-c waistbands = overeating.
  2. Knit a sweater or snuggle with your partner. Even a five-minute distraction can help ward off cravings.
  3. The Skinny Cow Solution. Looking to satiate your sweet tooth?  Try Nestlé Skinny Cow frozen desserts – 98% fat free and low in calories with all the creamy richness and taste of the most indulgent, mouth-watering desserts.
  4. Curb your foodthusiasm. Portion out a small amount of the food you crave and set the rest aside for another day.
  5. Feed the beast within. Can’t say no – ever? Eat a small amount of the food you crave every day. A chocolate a day can keep binge-eating away.
  6. Forget your failures. Succumbed to those oh-so-gooey Chocolate Chip cookies? Don’t beat yourself up. Instead, create a plan of attack for your next craving.
  7. Mix it up. A varied diet – including carbs, protein, fat and increased fibre – helps you feel full longer, so you’ll be less likely to give in to cravings.
  8. Ban the bad. Crave-proof your home and office and keep healthy snacks on hand to tackle any hunger attacks. And never, ever go shopping when you’re hungry.
  9. Brush the Pearlies. A minty-fresh mouth can prevent you from diving into the sweets and can even make your hunger pangs disappear.
  10. Keep a food journal. A food record can help you identify eating patterns and cut cravings. For example, if you notice a sugar craving every afternoon, try a healthy snack or change up your lunch.

Reference: 
Nestlé Skinny Cow and Registered Dietitian Naomi Orzech

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