Do you have trouble controlling your cravings? Do the donuts
in the break room always call your name? If so, you are not alone. Our cravings for sugary, fatty foods are
killing us. The number of people with preventable chronic diseases, like
diabetes and heart disease continues to rise. Isn’t it interesting how we crave
high calorie, processed foods that have very little nutritional value and in
many cases rob your body of the nutrients it needs?
Blessing,
http://www.earnestholistichealth.com/about
When was the last time
YOU heard someone say that they craved carrots or something that was
nutrient dense and naturally low calorie?
This article is going to give you 3 tips to help you fight
your cravings and win (without feeling deprived and hungry).
1. Pick
complex carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates are nutrient
dense and contain vitamins and minerals that we need for optimal health.
Complex carbohydrates include fruits, vegetables and unprocessed grains. These
foods are living foods that are minimally processed.
2.
High
quality protein
Pair your complex carbohydrates
with a protein, this helps balance your blood sugar levels. Proteins help regulate blood sugar levels by
slowing down the amount of sugar that is released into your blood when you eat.
Quick spikes in blood sugar levels lead to crashes and feeling of sleepiness
and fatigue after eating a carbohydrate rick meal. If you are anything like me,
I burn carbohydrates quickly but when I pair it with protein I stay and feel
full longer, without the fatigue and grogginess.
3. Eat
more fiber
Fiber rich foods help us feel full quicker,
promote digestive health and reduce risk of chronic disease. These foods help
regulate appetite by helping you feel full by eating less, they also provide a
variety of different vitamins and nutrients that are needed for health. There are two forms of fiber: soluble and
insoluble fiber.
Soluble
fiber is found in oats, strawberries and bananas; it forms a gel in the digestive
tract. It helps lower cholesterol levels, slows down the release of sugar into the
blood and keeps you regular.
Insoluble
fiber is found in foods like celery, brown rice, broccoli and dark leafy
vegetables. These foods have a laxative effect and they help keep your regular
by preventing constipation.
We are constantly surrounded by foods that
are convenient and high calorie and the temptation to reach for these foods is
always there but with a little planning and the swapping of simple processed
carbs for complex carbs, high fiber foods and high quality protein you can win
your fight against your cravings without sacrificing taste or feeling hungry. These foods help reduce your risk of
developing chronic diseases like diabetes , heart disease and cancer while
providing your body with the nutrients it needs to support your overall health.
Blessing,
http://www.earnestholistichealth.com/about