Surprising Ways To Fight Sugar And Salt Cravings

Wait Fifteen Minutes

Research indicates the average cravings, regardless of what it is, typically lasts only fifteen minutes before subsiding. This is, of course, if it’s not due to a factor such as dehydration, in which case the craving will last until the individual experiencing it rehydrates. So the next time a craving for sugar or salt hits, try waiting for fifteen minutes for it to subside. Think about something else during that time or switch tasks. You may very well be surprised at how quickly the craving disappears. Of course, the key to this working is to refocus your mind to not think about the craving for fifteen minutes straight. If you sit there only thinking about how much you want something sugary or salty, it will not disappear!

Continue reading to learn why understanding what caused the craving for sugar or salt is part of the key to fighting it.

Identify The Trigger

Aside from physical reasons behind sugar and salt cravings, such as being dehydrated, the reasons individuals crave these foods could be virtually anything, and it all depends on the person. If you are prone to getting these cravings, it is worth it to keep note of your thoughts and feelings when the cravings strike. At a certain point, you may be able to identify a pattern. Sometimes the key isn’t in fighting the craving, but in addressing the underlying cause itself. Similar to how when someone falls ill, it is important to think about the cause rather than just trying to tackle an individual symptom. This strategy goes beyond identifying the trigger, of course, but the way to deal with the trigger varies significantly, since as stated, the trigger changes depending on the individual in question.

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