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Taking The Offense On Snack AttacksWomen have appetites for certain foods. When the appetite become extreme, it's called a craving. Despite good intentions to eat healthy, cravings can lead you to fatty, sugary, easy-access snack foods that can in turn, sabotage a healthy lifestyle. But armed with the self-assurance of improved health, you can break the shackles of "snacking slavery" by snacking smart. Be Aware And Be Ready Cravings can be a result of mood swings or stress and giving into cravings may serve to mask the symptoms. Address the problem by trying to pinpoint what pushes you into those "snack attack" modes. Notice if your "snack attacks" happen at a certain time of the month, or certain hour of the day, or if they happen after certain events. Knowing what triggers your cravings is the first step. Plan Ahead Next, be armed and ready with foods that are good for your to eat close at hand. Stock your pantry and refrigerator with healthy snacks. Whole grain bagels, unsalted pretzels, fresh fruits and vegetables, low sodium cheeses, low fat yogurt. Bring naturally sweet, fresh fruit such as grapes or pears to work with you instead of hitting the vending machine. Watch Out For The Traps Certain kinds of trail mixes and granolas may be laden with sugar and fat. Look past labels that say "healthy" or "nutritious" and carefully read on to find out the fat and sugar content. If you normally crave salty foods or meat products, avoid alcohol and sweets. One usually leads to another. Taking the offense against "snack attacks" can make all the difference in your weight control program. Countless women have said, " I do good all day with my meals, and then at night I just eat and eat" …… or "when it's that time of the month I just can't control my cravings for" ……… Believe me, you can take control and a little advance planning can make all the difference. Click here to view other articles.
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