Curb a Craving

 

     Do you ever get those pesky cravings even though you have had plenty to eat!?  Afternoons are the worst, am I right!? Whelp, I have stumbled upon a combo that you might just find helpful~a half Cosmic Crisp Apple, a smear of Tahini, with a sprinkle of Blueberries.  A touch of fat, bitter and fruit seem to hit that high note and quiet things between the ears.  All for about 100 calories.  Are you familiar with “Harm Reduction”!?  It’s a good, better, best scenario.  If we can tackle an itch in our brain that just won’t quit, then better to address it with something small if it will ward off a full blown sugar binge.  That being said, it is also useful to practice breathing exercises, journal, step outside for a few deep inhales, text a friend, a half stick of sugar free mint gum, or become expert at being comfortable with being uncomfortable.  There is some good news to learn in all of this, cravings are just thoughts, and if you can picture them as clouds floating by in the sky, you will come to realize that these too shall pass.  Our job is to do what we can to reduce the fall out.  So practice a few methods to see what speaks to your brain the loudest.  If you have tips about how you handle your cravings, please let me know so I can share them with others.  We are all in this together! 👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼