Cravings and how to cure them

We all have cravings from time to time. Cravings for chocolate, chips, pretzels can be hard to resist.

There are foods that you can eat when craving for foods that are healthier and will help you feel good after.

Here are a list of foods that you can substitute:

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Cravings for sweets = Greek yoghurt with honey and fruit

Potato Chips = Nuts like almonds and cashews

Burger with the lot = home made burgers with wholemeal bun, caramelised onion, salad and low fat cheese

Milkshake = fruit smoothie with low fat milk

Take away pizza = home made wholemeal pizza (healthier and much more fun for the family)

Meat Pie = cottage pie with sweet potato (can also use purple sweet potato)

Chinese takeaway food = home made stir-fry with vegetables, meat, chicken or tofu with black rice

Indian takeaway = home made curry with vegetables

Caesar Salad = crunchy chicken salad with light dressing

Takeaway Thai food = Home made Thai beef salad

Milk Chocolate = Dark Chocolate

Hot Chocolate with marshmallows = Herbal Tea

Try these alternatives next time you have a craving, it will cure the craving and not affect your waste line.

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