Just when you're trying to stick to a healthy eating plan, along comes a situation or problem that puts you in a tailspin. Suddenly, you MUST have a piece of chocolate cake or that extra helping at dinner. This is known as a food craving and has nothing to do with hunger.
Real hunger is biological and food craving is based on emotion.
Unfortunately, there is no magic formula to stop cravings and everybody responds differently. Below are a few tips to help you deal with those sudden stress related cravings. Everyone deals with problems and situations that will cause emotional turmoil and therefore, impulsive eating. Many times you can avoid giving in to temptation by anticipating the urge. The above snack may not be the most nutritious but it's better than gorging on cheesecake or half of a Sara Lee cream pie.