Can you do these 5 things to beat food cravings?

This is your body trying to talk to you.

That late-night chocolate or fries after a bad day aren't random. 

Let's decode 5 common food cravings and what you can do about them.

Sweets n' chocolaty foods

These cravings signal a dip in mood or magnesium. Your brain wants a dopamine hit.

Swap with: 

Dark chocolate

Figs

Jaggery

Protein-rich snacks

Your hankering for toast, pav, or bakery buns could signal a 3S problem - stress, serotonin (low), or sleep.

Ragi roti

Jowar bhakri

Whole wheat paratha

Dalia

Carb-rich and starchy foods

Swap with: 

Fried and fatty foods

If you seek pakoras or burgers, your body needs comfort or more healthy fats. It also indicates a deficiency of vitamins A, D, E, or K.

Roasted makhana

Sweet potato wedges

Nuts

Grilled paneer

Swap with: 

Salty & sour foods

Pani puri or pickles? You may be low on sodium or vitamin C, or be dehydrated. It is also seen in sluggish digestion.

Chaas 

Lemon water

Amla juice

Idlis

Swap with: 

Caffeine and alcohol work through dopamine or stress relief. But they also dehydrate and disrupt sleep.

Cola, tea & alcohol

Swap with: 

Decaf coffee

Coconut  water

Herbal teas

Aam panna

You’ve got this!

Your cravings aren’t weaknesses, they’re feedback. 

Nourish your body, manage stress, and stay hydrated.

Tap to read this detailed guide on food cravings and how to fix them!

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