When trying to rid yourself of that unwanted belly fat cravings can be overwhelming. I found cravings to be really strong when I first began limiting and taking sugar out of my diet. Sugar is the enemy and is stored in your body as fat. It seems like the more sugar you eat the more you crave. This is real and sugar is a main cause of food addictions and unwanted belly fat. Healthy foods also contain some unwanted sugar and can cause cravings. I found the following information sent to me by nutrition coach Josh Bezoni to be very interesting. This is information that we all need to remember as we strive to eat a more healthy diet and rid ourselves of unwanted fat.
Processed juices are first. You may think they are a healthy choice however they are usually loaded with high fructose corn syrup which increases your cravings even more than sugar. Many times the juice we buy in the store isn't even juice and only contains a small percentage of juice. Beware when buying juice and look for 100%. It is best to make your own juice if possible. Before I got my juicer I had a small hand juicer that I used to squeeze my own orange juice and lemon aid. Fresh squeezed is best for there is no processing or additives. The best way to get fruit in your diet is to eat whole fruit. Whole fruit slows down the release of insulin and cravings.
Beware of diet soft drinks and diet waters for they are packed with artificial sweeteners which can cause even more cravings than fruit juice.
Cereal is another food that can be healthy however it needs to be high in natural fiber and low in sugar. Many cereals claim to be healthy and good for you while they contain a lot of sugar and shortly after eating them you are still hungry and craving more. When buying cereal look for high fiber and low sugar. I eat whole grain oatmeal with cinnamon, honey, and some berries. This is a better choice than processed cereal with added sugar.
Whole wheat grains are another food that you need to be cautious of. Whole grain pasta and bread are considered complex carbs which act like sugar in your body and quickly stored as fat. As I discussed in related postings concerning good and bad carbs. Whole grain is the better choice over "white" products however you still need to limit these foods and beware of your portion control especially when eating pasta. Be sure to read the label on your bread and look at the ingredients for !00% whole wheat. As I always note, the best choice is to make your own bread and pasta however that is not a realistic choice with our family and work schedules. Another tip is to choose sprouted grain breads and pasta as well as snacks. These can be difficult to find and usually require a trip to the natural foods or whole foods store.
Yogurt is another healthy food that we all should eat on a daily basis. Many yogurts contain a lot of added sugar and flavors. The best choice is greek yogurt which is usually low in sugar and has double the protein. Yogurt can be used in many recipes and added as a topping to your snacks.
All of this information is very important to help reduce those cravings that many times upset our eating plan and get us off track. By making a few better choices as noted with the healthy foods above we can curb the cravings as we continue to eat a healthier diet.
COFFEE BEAN UPDATE:
I have added Green Coffee Bean with Raspberry Ketone for the past week. I believe I have come to a leveling off point with my weight loss and the green coffee beans have been a great benefit. I have been taking the raspberry ketone for a few months with very good results and decided to add green coffee beans. After one week I have lost 3 pounds. As with any supplement the results are different with every person. My results I believe were also impacted by my already healthy eating plan and brief daily exercise routine. I plan on continuing with the combination of green coffee beans and raspberry ketone (400mg of each daily) for at least a month and will report weekly on my progress.
I have noticed that I do not have cravings with green coffee bean. I feel full longer and therefore seem to not eat as much between meals.
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