"Beyond your own capabilities": How to give up sweet and starchy foods

A rare girl does not consider herself a sweet tooth. And even those who are constantly on diets, no, no, and sometimes allow themselves a small cake. Of course, this happens strictly before 12 noon and with careful calorie counting. This article will tell you why we constantly crave sweets and how to get rid of the "flour" addiction.

Why do you want sweets

Spontaneous food desires are nothing more than a signal from the body about the lack of any useful substance. As a rule, the body requires sweet in case of severe emotional exhaustion. Eating sweetness, one gets pleasure. Happiness hormones are produced by the body and help fight against stress... Thus, the need for sweets is caused by psychological rather than physiological hunger. These types of hunger have the following differences:

1. Physiological increases gradually, while hunger "from the head" arises sharply and spontaneously.
2. Banal hunger appears a few hours after eating. The psychological one can arise as soon as getting up from the table.
3. When an ordinary hunger is satisfied, a feeling of satisfaction arises. Psychological hunger evokes feelings of guilt and is akin to gluttony.
4. Physiological is satisfied with any product. The psychological one knows exactly what he needs and will decrease only after eating this particular product.

The main causes of psychological hunger:

• lack of sleep, causes the production of the hormone leptin, which is responsible for hunger;
• lack of B vitamins, which are found in flour products;
• lack of chromium in the body, it is he who is responsible for glucose metabolism;
• severe stress or mental disorders;
• great physical activity requires the use of more calories and carbohydrates;
• long dieting, after constant infringement of oneself in food, the moment of breakdown will surely come.

How to give up sweets

Excessive consumption of sweet and starchy foods causes a deterioration in appearance - figure suffers, and internal health - allergies, thrush, disruption of the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, self-control in this matter is a necessary thing.

First of all, you should remove the factors that provoke this desire from your life. Such as lack of sleep and regular stress. Learn to deal with nervous situations in other ways. Try switching. Go outside more often and breathe fresh air. A change of scene will help avoid tunnel syndrome. Its essence lies in the fact that a person concentrates on the negative and does not pay attention to anything else.

Learn to enjoy life. After all, there are many other things in it that cause a surge of happiness besides food. Music, art, beautiful photographs, children and animals.

1. But do not abruptly quit eating goodies, this will provoke new stress in the body.
2. Try to replace sweets with good emotions gradually. Start small. For example, get into the habit of drinking tea without sugar. Replace the tasty loaf with gray or rye bread.
3. Don't feel sorry for yourself, don't make excuses for your breakdowns. This is your health and you should not forgive small weaknesses in this matter.
4. Be sure to play sports. This helps to improve metabolism and the production of positive hormones.
5. Drink plenty of fluids.
6. Do not tempt yourself with trips to the candy store and completely give up all kinds of soda. Even if it says "Sugar Free" on them.
7. Buy a flavored, or better, a good herbal tea. Aromatherapy has long been known as an anti-binge remedy.

How to replace sweet

Replace the sugar completely first. honey... Add honey to tea, baked goods or bites. It is not only tasty, but also healthy.

It is also recommended to introduce as much as possible into your diet:

• fresh vegetables - to combat vitamin deficiencies;
• local fruits in season - a natural source of sweetness;
• dried fruits, especially in the company with honey;
• start using marmalade, or it is better to cook it at home yourself - so you will be confident in its benefits and naturalness;
• dark chocolate, there is almost no sugar in it and a lot of benefits.

Why do you want flour

The prerequisites for this desire are the same as for the need for sweets.

1. Stress and lack of sleep.
2. Lack of nutrients such as chromium and magnesium and B vitamins.
3. Lack of positive emotions.
4. Irregular or inadequate nutrition.

Therefore, first of all, it is necessary to establish howling life. Introduce the correct daily routine into it, where there is a place for good sleep. Learn not to seize stress, but to deal with them on your own. To do this, you can drink soothing teas or herbal teas. They must include chamomile, mint and thyme.

How to give up starchy foods

Try the first urge to eat something extra with water. Wanted flour - drink water. If this technique does not work at all, replace sweets and pastries with carrots, apples, dried fruits.

The main thing is to determine for yourself why you are craving these products and to eliminate the cause of the addiction.

How to replace flour

The most difficult thing is to limit yourself in eating flour for those who love and know how to bake. How can you get a ruddy fragrant cake out of the oven and not want to try it? Of course not. In this case, pay attention to dietary recipes. They can be no worse than ordinary ones. For example, an ordinary charlotte can be replaced with a manna. Bake instead of pancakes curds.

Make yourself a good habit - every day have a full breakfast... This will normalize your blood sugar levels and your desire for sweets will be less intense throughout the day.

Be sure to include in your diet:

• legumes;
• whole wheat bread;
• cereals and cereals;
• potatoes;
• dairy products;
• eggs;
• mushrooms.