8 Craving Killers

Sugar Craving Killer: Rule of 3's

The best way to beat a sugar craving is to keep your blood sugar stable. Avoid the spikes and crashes by eating a mixture of protein, low-glycemic carbs and healthy fats every three hours. This trifecta will stabilize your blood glucose levels all day long.

Sugar Craving Killer: Seltzer Water

If you're craving the sweet, bubbly taste of soda try flavored seltzer water instead. You can buy it at the store or you can try making your own with plain seltzer water and fresh fruit. Looking for inspiration? Try one of these recipes! Just use seltzer water instead of still.

Carb Craving Killer: Red Chili Pepper

When it comes to carbs, beware of emotionally eating! When you're bored, sad, angry or stressed, you're instincts will prompt you to reach for something comforting: Carbs! Beat these cravings by incorporating mood-boosting red pepper flakes into your diet. The capsaicin in chili peppers will give you feel-good rush that's similar to the dopamine-boost you get from eating a cookie.

Salt Craving Killer: Caralluma Fimbriata

Salt plays tricks on your taste buds, raises blood pressure, and generally triggers cravings for unhealthy, sodium-rich foods. If you're craving salty snacks all day it's a sign your body is releasing a hormone called gherlin. The hungrier you are the more gherlin your body releases. Caralluma fimbriata is a supplement that stops the production of gherlin and nips salt cravings in the bud. For best results, try taking 50 mg twice a day.

Salt Craving Killer: Spices

Instead of seasoning your meals with salt, try seasoning with spices as a healthier alternative. Stock your cabinets with spices like black pepper, basil, cilantro, curry, ginger, oregano, paprika, rosemary, sage, and turmeric. These flavor-boosters not only kill cravings – are loaded with additional antioxidants.

Crunch Craving Killer: Crudite

Sometimes your cravings aren't flavor-driven, if you are craving the crunchiness of chips or crackers, try chomping on some fresh fruit or vegetables instead. Apples, carrots and celery will give you the crunch you long for without any of the unwanted calories.

General Craving Killer: Drink Water

Lots of people mistake their thirst for hunger. Try drinking a glass of water instead of reaching for a snack the second a craving strikes. It's important drink water consistently throughout the day. Not only will you stay hydrated – it will also help you feel full and keep cravings at bay.

General Craving Killer: Set a Timer

Not all cravings need to be satisfied! Sometimes they are just passing impulses. Instead of indulging your craving when it strikes, set a timer and spend fifteen minutes doing something else: Go on a walk, do some chores, talk on the phone. When time is up, give yourself permission to indulge it mindfully.