One of the most challenging aspects of trying to lose weight, is managing your hunger cravings. This is true no matter what diet you subscribe to. If you succumb to your cravings you can completely negate weeks’ worth of hard work and discipline in no time. The worst part is, hunger cravings can even be an illusion. At their core, hunger cravings are biological responses that your body sends to you when it thinks its hungry. But this is not always the case, your body can be fooled. This is evident when you overeat because you didn’t realize how full you actually were due to slow digestive processing speed. Below are some foods you can include in your diet to help you manage your hunger cravings:
Water
Water is the key to managing your hunger cravings. Staying hydrated keeps your body’s systems balanced and regulated. That’s the first step to being able to identify a true hunger craving. Thirst cravings can easily masquerade as hunger cravings, so it’s best to eliminate them by staying hydrated. A water bottle filled with water by your side will ensure you are hydrated all day.
Nuts
Nuts contain both protein and dietary fiber, two substances that help you feel satiated, and reduce your hunger cravings. They mainly achieve this by being slow to digest. They provide lots of energy over time, meaning they sit in your stomach for a while.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is high in dietary fiber which is essential for keeping your digestive system working properly. It is hard to judge how hungry you are if your digestive system is out of whack.
Legumes
Legumes have a lot of dietary fiber and protein. They’re similar to nuts in their ability to provide your body with energy over a long period of time. This puts a tamp down on your hunger cravings.
Eggs
Eggs are amazing sources of protein which sits in your stomach for a while, and helps to keep you satiated.
