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10 Foods to Curb Pregnancy Cravings
Move over pickles and ice cream, the pregnancy craving cops are onto you. The foods women crave may evolve as they make their way through their expectant days, but at the heart of it all are nutrients that the mama-to-be and her baby need as they continue on their journey. Keeping a fridge well-stocked with foods that fulfill these cravings will help eliminate the need for late night grocery runs and odd mixtures on mommy's plate.
Avoid Menu Items That Take You to Your Bliss Point
The "once you pop, you can't stop" Pringles campaign seemed kind of cute, but the catch phrase actually embodied truth in advertising. Former FDA commissioner David A. Kessler says some foods are scientifically engineered with particular combinations of salt, sugar, and fat that ultimately take you to your "bliss point" and keep you reaching for more.
Rate of Obesity Higher For Women Because . . .
I thought it was just my personality that causes me to have a hard time saying no to yummy treats, but it looks like the reason is actually my gender. New research indicates that women are less able to suppress feelings of hunger than men.
In a recent study involving 13 women and 10 men, scientists taught the participants a technique called cognitive inhibition, to enable both genders to ignore feelings of hunger.
Walk Away From Your Chocolate Craving
If you crave chocolate intensely, know that you are not alone. Considered the most commonly craved food, chocolate now has a new proven adversary — walking. A recent British study involving a small number of chocoholics found that the simple act of walking reduced cravings for this cocoa derived delight.
Diet Tip: Curb Cravings With Mint
We're always looking for ways to fight cravings when they arise, and one my tricks of the trade is mint.
Yes, mint does wonders to keep my cravings under control as its strong scent is a natural appetite suppressant. I keep a mint scented candle in my kitchen and I like to light it at night.
All the News That's Fit to Eat — Oct. 8, 2008
- Ten multipurpose pantry items that will come in handy for the home cook. — San Francisco Chronicle
- Why we have food cravings and what they mean. — Boston Globe
- This Columbus Day, learn how the historical voyage changed the way the world eats.
Healthy Eating Tip: Give in to Your Cravings, Just a Little
Cravings happen to the best of us and they're hard to ignore. One of the best ways to get rid of a craving is to give in to your craving, but just a little. Allow yourself to indulge in a food every once in a while, and don't go overboard.
Diet Tip: Whiten Your Teeth and Prevent Snacking
When it's about 6 p.m. and I start making dinner, I sometimes find it hard to resist snacking. If this sounds familiar then here's an odd, but effective trick to keep you from munching.
Does Chocolate Ward Off Pregnancy Complications?
Give in to that chocolate craving, the dark decadent sweet may be more than just a treat!
New research suggests that it may ward off preeclampsia, a pregnancy condition that is characterized by a sudden rise in blood pressure, excessive weight gain, protein in urine and other symptoms.
According to a Reuters article about the findings: Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is rich in a chemical called theobromine, which stimulates the heart, relaxes smooth muscle and dilates blood vessels, and has been used to treat chest pain, high blood pressure, and hardening of the arteries, Dr.
Speak Up: What's Your Greatest Temptation and How Do You Avoid It?
Yes, Thin Mints are my weakness, and actually anything made or coated with chocolate, I just can't resist. I don't think there's anything wrong with giving into your temptations and enjoying a few tasty bites. However, if I ate too much chocolate all the time I'd feel pretty crappy (and end up gaining a few extra pounds), so that totally helps to curb my cravings.
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