Some food allergens can cause powerful and hard-to-control cravings. To avoid overeating, and to rescue your health and your immune system, prevention is the key.
Here are a few signs to look for when identifying trigger foods in your diet:
Whenever you experience any of these symptoms, take a time out. Identify the food you ate that triggered the cravings. As quickly as you can, get that food out of your diet. Nothing is worth struggling with cravings. Keep a list of trigger foods and stay away from them.
Remember to write down your favorite foods as well - these are usually the most deceiving culprits.
Here are a few signs to look for when identifying trigger foods in your diet:
- You're hungrier after you start eating than before
- You're hungry less than an hour after a filling meal
- You can't get food off your mind
- You love to eat a certain food - usually carbohydrates (sugar, dairy, chocolate, etc.)
- You don't feel satisfied - though your stomach is full
- You feel like you could eat the house down
Whenever you experience any of these symptoms, take a time out. Identify the food you ate that triggered the cravings. As quickly as you can, get that food out of your diet. Nothing is worth struggling with cravings. Keep a list of trigger foods and stay away from them.
Remember to write down your favorite foods as well - these are usually the most deceiving culprits.