· Even simple foods could over time turn you into an
addict, leading to a situation that you can’t do without them even if you feel
sick after a bingeing episode.
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Bingeing on any food leads to an unbalanced diet
and reduced immunity.
· You know that too much of that food is bad but
you ignore the protest of your mind and body.
· When you try giving it up, you suffer from
headaches and feel depressed.
· Despite what you think, advertisements influence
you, so limit your viewing time or mute the TV and walk away during
advertisements.
· Build your willpower by telling yourself that you dislike your favourite
food, especially when you crave it, and over time, you will believe it.
1. Sugar
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Excess sugar leads to diabetes, high
cholesterol, obesity and pesky skin problems.
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Ironically, sugar addiction results from
depriving your body of its daily sugar requirement in the morning, leading to
its craving later in the day.
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Instead, have a teaspoon of sugar in your
morning tea as the body needs glucose to sustain itself through the day.
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Since starch converts to sugar, you could try
filling up on wheat, rice etc. to beat the craving for sweets.
2. Caffeine
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Caffeine causes the release of adrenaline in the
body which makes us feel energized, albeit only for about two hours.
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To cope with a fast-paced life, we tend to have
too many cups every day, which leads to a coffee or tea fix.
· Just limit your intake to a cup a day, preferably in the afternoon.
3. Salt
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Salt addiction is common since popular fast
foods and packaged snacks are high in salt.
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This leads to risk of high blood pressure.
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Cut down on junk food as soon and as much as possible.
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If you crave for that tangy taste, substitute
the same with lemon juice.
4. Mints, supari, gum
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Some people crave such foods that require them to
chew 24/7, which leads to overworked salivary glands.
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Such cravings are higher on an empty stomach, so
try munching on healthy foods and the craving will die down too.