Cravings for foodNutrition experts will classify a food craving as a strong desire for a specific food or type of food in the absence of hunger. What that means is you want it until you can have it whether you are hungry or not.

My biggest downfall is anything salty or sweet that I can instantly access in my pantry, refrigerator or freezer that doesn’t need to be cooked, cleaned or prepared in any way.

Whether it’s a cookie, chips, nuts, pickles, olives, chocolate or even dry cereal, I’ll eat it in-between meals even though I’m generally not hungry…then I wonder why I grumble every time I stand on the scale. [click to continue]

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