What's you favorite food to curb cravings?
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In detox I just eat whatever I have to/can to get through. The first month I try to stay away from sugar but if I'm having an intense craving I feed it what it needs (anything other than alcohol ). After that I know from experience, for me, the sugar and carbs long term increase my cravings by spiking and crashing my insulin (and I'm talking all carbs, even fruit and juice). So I really try to stick to a Paleo approach (I'm doing ketogenic right now just for laughs...I like to focus on things). But healthy fat and protein do better to alleviate cravings overall. That takes care of the physical side. If its psychological I try to pinpoint what is driving the craving....often times deep breathing, yoga or other exercise handle it nicely.
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I think I'm past the sugar cravings at this point. I do eat sweets but not in an effort to curb cravings.
When I'm stressed and an urge hits I reach for my bubbly seltzer water. On the rocks. Sometimes with a squeeze of lime. Sometimes I get the flavored seltzer - La Croix coconut or grapefruit are my go-to flavors.
I keep a canister full of french roast coffee beans as well.
And also, lots of different kinds of teas.
When I'm stressed and an urge hits I reach for my bubbly seltzer water. On the rocks. Sometimes with a squeeze of lime. Sometimes I get the flavored seltzer - La Croix coconut or grapefruit are my go-to flavors.
I keep a canister full of french roast coffee beans as well.
And also, lots of different kinds of teas.
when I first got sober I ate chocolate like it was the last thing on earth to eat.
I ate more chocolate candy in six months than I ate in the previous 20 years combined.
Now I rarely if ever eat any kind of candy at all. Ice cream is a nice treat too for cravings.
I ate more chocolate candy in six months than I ate in the previous 20 years combined.
Now I rarely if ever eat any kind of candy at all. Ice cream is a nice treat too for cravings.
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