Got chocolate cake cravings? Don’t give in! Instead try these tricks…
- Go for a walk.
University of Exeter found that employees who took a brisk 15 minute walk ate half as much chocolate afterward as those who rested at their desks. You get a natural energy and emotional boost from physical activity that can help ward off food cravings. - Choose a protein-rich snack instead.
Protein keeps you satiated and a study published in the journal Neuron, found that protein helps keep you awake and alert more than other nutrients. So you can get over that mid-afternoon slump without the candy bar. - Drink some water.
Oftentimes people experience food cravings simply because they are dehydrated. - If you must have something chocolatey, indulge in a treat you won’t feel guilty about.
Whip up a smoothie with chocolate protein powder or indulge in a small square of dark chocolate or maybe some chocolate covered nuts.
For some great smoothie ideas check out The Healthy Diaries blog; I love this Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie, though I prefer almond extract to the peppermint.
