Hello! Welcome back to our website! Today we’ll focus on food, everyone’s favorite topic. We’ll talk about cravings, which we all experience daily. If you’re hungry for something but have no idea what you should eat right now, this quiz is for you! Are you ready to begin? Let’s go.
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Cravings are a very subtle way your body tells you what it needs. They differ over time, sometimes you crave more sweet things, and sometimes your body is hungry for something savory or sour. It all depends on your taste, but also on the needs your body is trying to express by sending the message about cravings to your brain.
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And that’s exactly what we mean, cravings are creations of your brain. Sometimes your body is not the one that needs nutrition, it’s your brain that needs entertainment and dopamine.
If you’re craving something sweet, like a chocolate bar or fruit, chances are your body desperately needs sugar. We need a fair amount of carbohydrates every day to function properly, it’s especially important for our brains. If we do not give our body what it needs, it will reduce the brain functions and we will become more tired and annoyed than if we just ate what the body told us to.
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But there’s a little twist in that reasoning, you might just be addicted to sugar. If you suspect that to be true, you might want to track your sugar intake for a couple of days and compare it with the guidelines you can find online. Calculate your body weight, the activity you engage in during the day, your age, and your weight goal. That is going to give you a clear view of the amount of sugar you should eat daily. If you overeat on sugar, there are many successful ways to reduce your cravings, but the first few days or weeks, are likely to be a little bit hard, as the withdrawal effect might kick in. Try to stay patient and remember you’re doing it for your good and health!
If you’re craving something savory there are many nutrients and minerals your body might be deficient of. There’s a common misconception that salt is simply bad for humans to consume. The truth is that, just like everything, it’s bad if you eat too much of it. Salt contains many minerals that are essential for our body to function properly. If you deprive your body of them, you’re likely to suffer from many deficiencies that can result in serious health conditions.
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Vegetables contain many vitamins we should consume daily to ensure our body stays fit and healthy. If you’re craving a salad, simply eat as many greens as you wish, they will only do you good. Try not to overdo the dressing, though. If you make it yourself with fresh olive oil, ginger, garlic, and herbs, everything will be fine. But if you’re using something store-bought based on mayonnaise or ranch, watch out for the extra calories and fat you will be adding to your previously healthy salad dish.
Another thing you should consider if you feel like eating something right now is that your brain might be simply fooling you. We already mention that as human beings we are likely to get easily addicted to sugar and fat, as these are the simplest fuels our body can run on while deprived of proteins and minerals. That’s why our brains will do anything to ensure that we consume enough of these products. This is the defense mechanism that our species created ages ago to ensure our survival. Nowadays we have access to almost any food we can dream of, especially in the United States. But our bodies do not evolve that fast, and they’d still rather consume more sugar and fat than they need.
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If you want to stay healthy and fit you need to be able to tell when your body is trying to fool you, and when it’s hungry for something nutritious. Check out the text below to make sure you know what to eat right now.
You do not want to overeat just because you’re bored. It will do you no good. Continue reading to learn what signs you should look out for if you’re craving food now.
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We all know the sound we mean here. If you can identify it and that’s what is happening to you right now, you’re likely to be hungry. If that’s the case, focus on what you’ve already had during the day and try to meet your nutritional requirements with your next meal. Do not snack on empty calories, because these tummy rumbles are a clear sign your body craves something to nourish itself. It will be thankful if you fulfill its wishes.
If you’re hungry your body will tell you to consume anything it can find. Of course, that’s not exactly what you should do, because you’re likely to have access to nutritious food around you. Do not settle for just anything. But if there’s not a specific thing on your mind, and you’re ready to eat “dinner” rather than “chicken nuggets with fries” or “pizza”, congratulations, you’re hungry! Help yourself without any guilt. You deserve it.
As we have already mentioned above, sometimes if you crave food, you’re not hungry, you’re just bored. Overeating is a poor choice you can make in that situation, that’s why we prepared a list of signs you should look out for when you crave food.
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The most important and obvious sign of being bored and trying to entertain yourself with some food is that you crave a very specific type of food. The tummy rumbles are lacking, and you find yourself going through your kitchen cupboards. If your focus is primarily on the cupboard, you keep sweets or snacks in, you’re likely to be just bored. Your body does not need food now, but your brain does need some entertainment and dopamine. To fulfill its wishes, you can try doing something exciting and interesting, like watching a Netflix show or reading a book. Going for a walk might also be a great option, that way you will not only distract your brain with something productive, but you might even burn some calories and become hungry for real, and then you will be finally able to consume whatever you want without the feeling of guilt.
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