fatty snacks

Craving fatty foods can be a sign of a fat-soluble vitamin deficiency such as A, K, D and E.

How can I stop craving fatty foods?

Here are 5 important steps to help you reduce the cravings for unhealthy snacks

1. Drink plenty of water: Dehydration can trigger hunger and cravings. Drinking water before meals may reduce cravings and appetite

2. Eat more Protein: Adding more protein to your diet can keep you full for a longer period of time and can help you reduce cravings.

3. Reduce Stress: When you are feeling stressed all the brain can think is to eat. Unhealthy food cravings are stronger when you are at your weakest point emotionally. Emotional stress can lead you to turn to food for comfort.

4. Get enough sleep: Try to get a minimum of 7-9 hours of sleep a day. Getting enough rest can significantly decrease cortisol levels and restore balance to the body's systems.

5. Listen to your body: One reason that many of us are not as healthy as we would like to be is because we don’t listen to our body. Somewhere along the line, we stopped listening to our body signals that naturally tell us when we are hungry and when we are full.