4 Easy Tips to Help You Curb Food Cravings

Most of us battle food cravings at least occasionally.

- Abigail McAlister

Sometimes they can be so incredibly overwhelming that we find ourselves starting the car to run to the nearest drive-thru, or digging through the freezer to find that half-gallon of ice cream from a few months ago. We tend to crave high-calorie foods, and when we indulge, this can make us feel guilty and defeated. So, what are we to do when those irresistible cravings come sneaking in? Try one of the tips below.

Keep a balanced and varied diet. Research shows that we tend to have stronger cravings when we are hungry, dieting, or sticking to a monotonous diet plan. Cravings can creep in even when you’re following the some of the healthiest diet plans if you’re eating the same foods each week. Make sure to include a variety of healthy foods in your diet. Aim to vary your food groups, textures, flavors, and colors to avoid getting stuck in the same weekly routine.