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How to Reduce Food Addictions

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Replace those unhealthy urges with something tasty and good for you.
Replace those unhealthy urges with something tasty and good for you.

Food addictions can be very difficult to fight and demoralizing to your state of mind. Learn how to get a handle on your self and your diet. Read this article to get started.

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    Do what you can to make sure your blood sugar stays balanced.
     
    1. Be sure to eat a healthy breakfast with protein. This also helps with weight loss.
    2. Eat smaller meals throughout the day. This is a main way for weigh loss as well. Be sure that they have some type of protein. You can also use a smaller plate when you eat, if you are trying to lose weight.
    3. Replace cookies and chocolate bars with healthy snacks. You could experiment cutting a tomato into pieces when you feel that in-between-meals hunger. Or other options such as nuts, baby carrots or blended fruit.
    4. Don't eat anything three hours before bedtime. If you feel really hungry, drink a cup of water.
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    Quit the sugar. That's right, go cold turkey. This allows your brain to 'reset' and stop with the cravings. The 'food items' that you need to quit are:
    • Refined sugars
    • Carbonated beverages
    • Fruit juice
    • Artificial sweeteners
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    Find out if food allergies are part of the problem. Quite often, we crave something that we are allergic to. Try simplifying your diet (get down to the bare basics).
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    Get some sleep. Be sure that you get enough sleep, this is important for all aspects of your mental and physical health. While you sleep, the cells in your body heal, and your brain go through necessary processes, which will make you feel good, well rested and ready for new challenges.
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    Support your food addiction battle with supplements.  
    1. Get your Vitamin D on track. This can severely subvert your attempts to improve your diet.
    2. Take Omega 3s. Omega 3s are a very important part of your diet and improve brain cell function, insulin control and inflammation.
    3. Consider natural supplements for cravings control. Some of them are glutamine, tyrosine and 5-HTP. These are amino acids that can help you fight your cravings.
    4. Try stress reducing herbs. Such as Red Clover, Chamomile, Tarragon, Dill, Rosemary, Sage and St Johns' Wort. These herbs are a cheap and easy way to contribute to your health. You can eat those with your food, dried, fresh, in teas or as ingredient in stews.

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May 2, 2012 by Heather Michaels

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Food Addictions and Cravings

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