One may ask the question: if cravings are perfectly normal, then why do we have to manage cravings? The answer is simple.
It is perfectly normal to have food cravings, but the problem starts when one constantly gives in to it, resulting in overindulgence.
That's when people pay the price in high levels of cholesterol in their bodies, weight gain and various forms of diseases caused by unhealthy diet.
It is perfectly alright to accept cravings as a part of life, but measures must also be taken to prevent one from going overboard.
That is why we need to manage cravings.
One way of how one can manage cravings is by eating consistently.
The best way to contain this is by eating six small meals a day at intervals of two to three hours daily.
Some healthy foods that one can keep in small healthy packets are whole grain crackers, nuts, oats, and berries.
This way, one is not hungry, but the constant digestion will help speed up metabolism.
This is also a great way of losing weight.
Lowering the intake of added sugar and salt will help you manage cravings better.
Research shows that added sugar and salt intake only intensifies cravings instead of reducing it.
The intake of drinks like coffee, caffeinated tea and soft drinks that act as stimulants can also adversely affect the fluctuations of sugar levels in our body.
Lowering the intake of these things is one proactive way to manage cravings.
There are better substitutes easily available around, like herbal teas, slightly salted nuts and fruits.
The natural sugars in whole fruits are slower and harder to digest and absorb; and therefore, are better than processed sugar.
Moreover, sugars in whole fruits come coated in natural fibers that aid in cleaning up the digestive tract.
In summary, to manage cravings is to find the better foods out there.
Healthier foods are not necessarily less tasteful.
They will help in reducing unhealthy cravings, and also help in balancing the chemicals in our body.