Having a good diet is something that’s easy to resolve and much, much harder to maintain. No matter how much you know, on a cerebral level, that good nutrition is vital for your wellness and wellbeing, addictions and food cravings can completely interfere with your ability to make sensible food choices.
If you’re struggling with food cravings, you are not alone. The problem is not so much with the craving itself but with the fact that one small amount of the food craved can lead to another bite and another bite, and eventually excess consumption. Some people also try hard to fight against their cravings, and will eat anything else apart from the food they are craving, leading to excess calorie consumption. You can avoid both of these situations if you simply find a food that satisfies your cravings but also provides health benefits at the same time.
If what you are really wanting is a plate of gooey brownies, look out for some healthy brownie alternatives. Making your own brownies is a great way to make them healthier. The reason brownies taste so nice is because they contain lots of sugar and fat, so try replacing the sugar with something equally sweet like bananas or apple sauce. Natural sweeteners can also be used. Instead of the fat, use chia seeds or avocado, which you can substitute instead of butter.
If it’s a savoury snack like Reese’s peanut butter cups that you are after, try simply grabbing a couple of squares of dark, antioxidant-packed chocolate with a small tablespoon of peanut butter on top.
Potato chips can be replaced by something like vegetable chips, which are far healthier and lower in fat. Chips made from beets or sweet potatoes are ideal. Alternatively, look out for chips that are made from the whole potato, such as Kettle Chips, as these give you a much better balance of sodium and potassium.