Food Cravings, Part Two

You know food cravings can be triggered by habit, emotions, a chemical imbalance or even the time of day. But would it surprise you to learn that processed foods actually have additives in them put there to create cravings? Your body reacts to these cravings as it would to any addiction by demanding more of the same.

It’s true. If natural foods like fruit, vegetables, beans and oats seem bland, it’s likely your diet may include too many additives, like sugar or salt. High doses of sugar, salt, and trans fat are cheap fillers in many processed, convenience foods. These additives, along with others, such as MSG and caffeine, can create an imbalance in your system. The more processed foods you eat, the more you crave them, creating a vicious cycle… and a boon for the food industry.

How can you counteract the damaging effects of preservatives and additives? Well, unless you grow or raise all your own food you can hardly expect to totally eliminate all additives from your diet. But try to minimize them whenever possible. You can start by not adding extra sugar or salt to the food on your plate.  Research shows that eating healthy, natural foods with a low glycemic index can help keep your sugar levels from spiking and your cravings at bay. So will eating at regular intervals. And that’s why those principles are the foundation of the Reshape The Nation program.

Comments for "Food Cravings, Part Two"

1. This is so true.  I cut most of the processed foods out of my diet and I don’t get the cravings for junk food like I use too.  I lost 80 pounds this year.

   Posted by Mitch from Canada on 12/28 at 08:02 AM

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