75 healthy snack foods that satisfy junk food cravings
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Must…have…warm cheesy pizza fresh from the oven. Must…eat…the whole bag of potato chips. Can’t…stop…eating hershey’s kisses. We’ve all been there. Cravings are a part of life: in fact, “up to 97 percent of Americans get seized by strong and specific urges to indulge” (Dr. Oz). We really only have two options: fight off the cravings, or give into them. Most of us give in because we think it’s hopeless—but…is it really hopeless? According to Dr. Shawn Talbot, “If we eat better foods like lean proteins, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and fish, we [can] short-circuit the junk food cravings and have higher energy levels and sharper mental focus.” In other words, there is hope when it comes to cravings. It’s starts by choosing healthy snack foods. Need some inspiration? Keep reading to discover a list of 75 Healthy Snack Foods That Satisfy Junk Food Cravings… http://www.snacknation.com/75-healthy-snack-foods/TRANSCRIPT
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75 Healthy Snack Foods
That Satisfy Junk Food
Cravings
The word “craving” hardly does justice to the alarm sounding in
your brain.
Must…have…warm cheesy pizza fresh from the oven. Must…eat…the
whole bag of potato chips. Can’t…stop…eating hershey’s kisses.
We’ve all been there. Cravings are a part of life: in fact, “up to 97
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percent of Americans get seized by strong and specific urges to
indulge” (Dr. Oz). We really only have two options: fight off the cravings,
or give into them. Most of us give in because we think it’s hopeless—
but…is it really hopeless?
According to Dr. Shawn Talbot, “If we eat better foods like lean proteins,
whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and fish, we [can] short-circuit
the junk food cravings and have higher energy levels and sharper
mental focus.”
In other words, there is hope when it comes to cravings. It’s starts by
choosing healthy snack foods.
Need some inspiration?
Keep reading to discover a list of 75 Healthy Snack Foods That
Satisfy Junk Food Cravings…
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Craving salty foods can be a sign of adrenal weakness. Your adrenals
manage your stress response. A person with an impaired or weak
adrenal gland may suffer from low blood sugar, low blood pressure,
low body temperature, depression, fatigue, and cravings…especially for
salty foods.
Studies have also shown an emotional aspect for cravings. According to
Lynda Malerstein, CHt (Certified Hypnotherapist), “people with a lot of
anger and frustration tend to choose crunchy snacks–this isn’t to say
that every time someone eats nuts or popcorn it’s because they’re
angry, but the compulsion to eat those crunchy salty snacks can stem
from intense emotions.”
Whether your suffering from low blood pressure, adrenal weakness, or
you’re having a bad at the office…snacking on overly-processed
packaged snack foods will probably only make matters worse. Why not
feel a little better instead? Try switching to snacks made with all natural
sea salt–the benefits include increased immune function, alkalinity,
weight loss, improved skin, better heart health, reduced risk of
diabetes, and improved mood.
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“A craving for sweets can come from an imbalance in your blood sugar
level from habitually eating high sugar foods, but again the compulsion
to eat sweets can mean that there is a sadness, loneliness, or lack of
sweetness in someone’s life,” says Malerstein.
Women’s Health Magazine found similar evidence in a recent study:
77% of stressed women regularly craved sugar, compared with 31% of
non-stress group.
If you can’t eliminate stress from your life completely (who can?), try
satisfying your next sugar craving with an all-natural dessert choice.
You should quickly feel a nice burst of energy and improved mental
focus, and it will last a lot longer than a cupcake or cookie.
Quick tip: Try pairing fruit with a healthy fat (coconut whipped cream,
almond butter)–it will taste a lot more like “dessert” and it will keep you
satisfied longer.
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Bread, pasta, and rice cravings are a sign of depression and anxiety.
We turn to carbs because they make us feel better. (Eating whole
grains actually causes a similar chemical reaction in the brain as taking
opiates). The problem is that many of us turn to highly processed
carbohydrates, made with white flour, over whole grain varieties…the
result: empty calories, a short lived mood boost followed by an energy
crash.
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Craving fried foods is a sign that you body needs fat…but not just any
fats. Many crackers, chips, store-bought baked goods, and fried foods
contain synthetic trans fats (partially hydrogenated vegetable oil) that
promote inflammation (a huge cause of most chronic disease). On the
flip side, numerous studies have demonstrated that healthy fats, like
omega-3 fatty acids, actually support brain function, heart health, and
reduce depression symptoms.
Quick Tip: Pairing whole grain carbohydrates and healthy fats in the
same snack will increase satisfaction and keep you full longer.
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Cravings for ice cream, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, or ice
cream signal anxiety or fear. I guess they’re called “comfort foods” for a
reason. Unfortunately, that comfort can come at a high price— diets
high in processed saturated fat have been shown to reduce cognitive
function and increase the risk of heart disease.
Substituting plant-based creams (coconut cream, nuts, avocado) will
have the opposite affect, providing your brain much needed omega-3-
fatty acids that support brain function.
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Craving caffeine? Do you also have any of these symptoms…feeling
dizzy and lightheaded, producing less urine and darker urine, anger,
impatience, tiredness, flushed face, irritability, anxiety, depression,
snoring, insomnia, or a short attention span?
If you answered yes to two or more, you’re probably dehydrated. Your
body craves caffeine because you want to feel more alert, calm, and in
control, but you may actually be making matters worse. Drinks
containing caffeine, such as coffee, tea, hot chocolate, sodas and
energy drinks, are diuretics when consumed in large doses (more than
500mg).
Quick Tip: Stick to one or two cups of coffee or tea a day, and spice up
your water consumption for the rest of the day.
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“Real hunger comes on gradually, and has a physical sensation like a
rumbling stomach. When you’re really hungry you’re more open to
different types of foods–you have more flexibility. When its emotional
hunger you’ll crave a specific food, and without it you’ll feel uneasy.”
(Lynda Malerstein, Hypnotherapist)
How about you? Do you immediately reach for potato chips after a
disagreement with a co-worker? Do you feel compelled to eat chocolate
cake or ice cream after a bad quarterly review (or breakup)? Do you
turn to coffee every time you need energy?
There’s no right answer when it comes to why you crave. There is a right
answer when it comes to how you satisfy your cravings. So, next time
you need a snack, choose a healthy one. I bet you’ll feel the difference.
If you’d like an even easier way to make healthy snack food choices at
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