Late night cravings Topic
Dietician
05/11/20
replied to Nata2200
Greetings Nata2200- Thanks for sharing! Any other tips that have worked for you when it comes to managing evening snacking?
Cheers to improved health~ Joanna (MyNetDiary Dietitian)
Millzie1996
05/30/20
I have got a ceasin protein custard which is low in calarie and 27g in protein so it’s satisfying :)
Wolfflet
06/06/20
I understand. I’ve tackled one type of craving at a time over the past few years. For example, it took the better part of six months to divorce Diet Coke. And about the same amount of time to move away from sugar.
I would plan ahead, have a substitute or different food or beverage available, be prepared for success and failure.
At this point I have different types of protein around so if I’m not hungry but craving I have that. Or berries, a few nuts. If I plan my day right I’ll have some dark chocolate before bed.
It takes time and perseverance.
Dietician
06/07/20
replied to Wolfflet
Hi Wolfflet- Thanks so much for sharing tips that have worked for you when it comes to cravings! Changing our eating habits can really take time and attention, which it sounds like you have experienced first hand. Strong work on avoiding foods and drinks that no longer serve you! Is there a certain brand of chocolate that works for you? Do you intentionally buy single-serving pieces (like Dove promises)? How do you regulate portions? I feel like these can be other challenges when it comes to cravings. Thanks again, Joanna (MyNetDiary Dietitian)
Dietician
06/07/20
Anyone else dealing with trigger foods that call out to them? Not sure how to handle high-calorie items that can sabotage your hard work? Here's an article with tips:
https://www.mynetdiary.com/10-things-to-clear-out-of-your-pantry.html
Joanna (MyNetDiary Dietitian)
Ou8127
06/07/20
My go to is healthy popcorn, dark chocolate square, or Ezekiel toast with some butter
Ou8127
06/07/20
I think it’s important to plan for those cravings so be ready with a healthier substitute
Wolfflet
06/07/20
We have big bars of Hershey’s dark chocolate. Just 4 blocks at a time though. And I keep dried fruit cause that’s sweet too.
We don’t eat out a lot and that has helped as we have more control over how we prepare our food.
Dietician
06/08/20
replied to Ou8127
Ezekiel toast with peanut butter or almond butter is also my go-to.
Thanks for the tip! Joanna (MyNetDiary Dietitian)
Dietician
06/08/20
replied to Wolfflet
Great ideas! Dried fruit can be a good snack to help ward off a craving. For other snack ideas, Brenda wrote an awesome article that I think provides a ton of helpful whole-food suggestions: https://www.mynetdiary.com/superfoods-for-your-immune-system-try-these-20-immune-boosting-snacks-at-less-than-150-calories-each.html
Thanks for the tips! Joanna (MyNetDiary Dietitian)
Late night cravings
