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Even the most health-conscious, intentional eaters sometimes make food decisions based on factors other than pure nutritional value.
Sometimes you just want something salty… no wait, crunchy.
No wait!
Salty and crunchy.
To use it, find the flavor/food quality you’re craving in the first row, then choose from the list of snack options below it. (Or come up with your own!)
Take it further: Notice when cravings hit.
Cravings are normal—and often fun, when mindfully indulged.
But if you notice cravings are derailing your larger health goals, investigate why cravings are happening so persistently.
Just like Pavlov’s dogs and the bell that made them salivate for food, us humans can be “triggered” to crave food through unrelated cues in our environment.
When you experience food cravings when you’re not physically hungry, bring awareness to your triggers by asking:
❤️ What am I feeling?
⏰ What time is it?
👯 Who am I with?
🗺️ Where am I?
🤔 What thoughts am I having?
Keep a journal and look for patterns.
However, if you feel healthy and satisfied with your eating habits, don’t feel like you need to change a thing.
While a rice cake and peanut butter makes a delicious, nutritious, satisfying snack, sometimes it’s fun to “splurge” (guilt-free) on the real-deal artisanal kettle-cooked potato chips you love.
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