Food Cravings…how do you break it? Many people find food cravings very crafty. They would appear from nowhere and then hit you just when you least expect them. The most critical way on how you respond to your food cravings might just make or break your success at reducing or controlling your weight.

What is food craving?
A food craving normally starts with a thought of something good to eat. It is triggered by encountering a situation in which you see or smell tempting food, even at times just visualising or thinking of something good and dwelling on the idea.

So when they do pop up, here are a few ways for you to tackle:

• Drink lots of water

Maybe you might just mistake dehydration for hunger or cravings. Take a moment to drink a glass of water and see how it goes.

• Temporarily ruin your taste buds

So, if after drinking water, your craving still does not go away, chew some strong mints and get real busy doing something you enjoy, after a while, before you know it, it is already time for your next meal.

• Don’t give in to your craving

You will face the biggest danger whenever you give into them, for you will lose control of how much you eat.
Remember Not To OverDo It! Always eat an amount that is reasonable and appropriate.

• Don’t fool yourself
  If you need that chocolate chip cookie, take caution. It is fine to allow yourself to indulge in what to eat but always remember:“MODERATION IS THE KEY”
• Avoid being hungry
  Ideally, it is best to eat 5 meals a day - 3 meals plus 2 snacks and remember to moderate your portions wisely for each meal. You will find that you feel less hungry and this also helps to boost your metabolism level.

So, if you can catch your cravings early, the better chances you would have in overcoming them