Many people must have promised themselves n number of times not to eat junk but after somedays they again return to the same vicious cycle of doing so, not talking about exceptions but most of them experience the same thing. Today we will be sharing some tips to lessen the craving that drives you crazy and propells in breaking your promises for healthy lifestyle on a daily basis.
Junk food is alluring due to clever marketing that is prevalent on television, the internet, and other media. Realise that it can be challenging to go for healthy snacks and meals for these high-calorie options. Keep in mind that it is challenging for people to consume nutritious foods and beverages on a daily basis due to our current food environment. Make tiny changes to your diet to avoid junk food and choose healthy options.
Think about junk differently
According to a 2013 study, when participants were taught to view and interpret one of their favourite junk meals negatively, their desire for it decreased. For example they imagined that someone sneezed on their food item or they thought about negative consequences of eating the food like stomach ache, weight gain etc.
Add variety of food in your diet
Include some new and unique items in your diet. You are less likely to get bored or seek junk food if you add variety of food in diet. Consuming a variety of meals in a rainbow of colours improves your general health and aids in illness prevention like purple potatoes, crimson beets, orange carrots, and green kale.
Fill your tummy before leaving the house
When you are really hungry, your stomach tells your brain’s cells straight away point you out to any food you see. Therefore try to stick to a normal meal schedule, and consciously add healthy food, fruits, and vegetables on your plate each day.
Even though we are designed to eat variety of foods, junk food may lessen our motivation to do so. You may fall into a pattern of unhealthy eating. The more you eat the more craving for the junk food increases, that is why it is important to plan your meal ahead as after doing so you’re far less likely to grab a piece of leftover pizza, order French fries if you have a nutritious meal and snacks prepared and waiting for you at lunch. You will therefore lessen your “food cue reactivity”, this is what researchers refer to as your suceptibility to being affected by the odours of food, commercials, and conversations that you hear every day.
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