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Junk food: The best way to stop craving unhealthy foods

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  Junk food: The best way to stop craving unhealthy foods Do you catch yourself yearning for a sugary treat or deep-fried snack time and again? If yes, you aren't alone. Junk food craving is a real thing, and even the most health-conscious individuals admit to occasionally give in to the temptation. However, a regular appetite for unhealthy foods is detrimental to health and is a habit that should be evaluated. These tips will help. Tip 1: Practice the art of mindful eating Mindful eating is a type of meditation in relation to eating. Adopting this habit makes the body become aware of eating habits, hunger, and cravings. It also teaches you to distinguish between cravings and actual physical hunger. Mindful eating requires being present in the moment, and it is important to avoid distractions like TV and smartphone and focus solely on the process of eating. Tip 2: Resort to healthily snacking to keep hunger pangs away Most of us are tempted to eat junk foods when we are starving. T...

The key habits of healthy eaters

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 The key habits of healthy eaters Making healthy changes doesn't require you to completely overhaul your diet. Start at your own pace by practicing these key healthy-eating habits. Eat breakfast Research indicates that eating breakfast every day helps with weight loss and weight maintenance by reducing hunger later in the day. When you break the overnight fast with a healthy breakfast, it's easier to resist unhealthy choices during the day. Include at least two food groups — such as whole grains, lean protein, dairy, or fruits and vegetables — at breakfast to put you on track for a day of healthy eating. Drink water Water is a crucial nutrient that often gets overlooked. Sixty percent of your body weight is made up of water, and every system in your body requires it to function properly. Fluid needs depend on several factors: your health, your environment, how active you are, and if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. The Institute of Medicine recommends that men need about 13 ...