There are many steps one can take to get started on a healthy lifestyle. This is by no means an exhaustive list of improvements but it’s a good start. Success is more likely with a series of small incremental changes over time rather than a complete overhaul of every habit one has developed over a…
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Facing My Rock Bottom I walked into the conference room. As I sat down, the chair splintered beneath me. You’d think that would have been my rock bottom moment, but even that wasn’t enough to motivate me to make a change. The cravings were just too powerful. Confronting My Mortality It wasn’t until I was…
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We’ve all experienced intense cravings for certain foods from time to time. While the objects of our desires may seem random, specific physiological mechanisms exist behind food cravings. Understanding what’s going on in your brain and body can help you better manage unhealthy cravings. Here are some of the main physiological causes of food cravings:…
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I’ve always had an insatiable sweet tooth. Birthday cakes as a child, late-night ice cream binges while studying, daily candy fixes to get through stressful and long work days – sugary foods have been my crutch for as long as I can remember. I justified it as harmless…until the pre-diabetes diagnosis came seemingly out of…
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The good news? You can retrain your body and brain to break your dependence on sugar rushes. With some science-backed techniques, you can take control over cravings and stop sugar from running your life. Here are 5 strategies: Crowd Out Sweets – Fill up on fiber and protein at meals with volume-dense foods like vegetables…
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Get to Know Your Macros We often focus on tracking our calories for weight loss or healthy eating purposes. But paying attention to macronutrients (macros) may be a missing piece to truly mastering your diet and habits. What are macros? Macronutrients are the main nutrients that provide calories – carbohydrates, protein, and fats. Ideal macro…
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The glycemic index (GI) is a ranking system that classifies carbohydrate-containing foods by how they impact your blood sugar levels. Understanding the GI can help you make informed food choices to better manage your blood sugar and overall health. What is the Glycemic Index? The glycemic index ranks foods that contain carbohydrates on a scale…
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Keeping your blood sugar levels stable is important for your health and energy levels. Avoiding spikes and dips can also help reduce food cravings, which can lead to overeating and, if unchecked, ultimately lead to diabetes. Here are 10 daily habits to watch out for that can cause blood sugar spikes and increase cravings and…
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