Tips for managing comfort food cravings
We know how tricky it can be not to cave into comfort food cravings whilst battling the January blues. Whether you’ve already given up on your New Year resolutions or are ready to get your summer body back on track, we want to shed light on how to really live a non-restrictive, healthy, balanced lifestyle – guilt-free
Eat filling and nutrient-dense meals
Making small changes to your diet could impact hugely on weight loss. It sounds simple, but merely changing a snack for a piece of fruit or veg could be the first step in the right direction. To reduce or completely cut out snacking, choosing high-protein snacks, drinks or meals could be a great solution. We have heard great things about Huel’s delicious (vegan) meal replacement shakes. Not only are they sustainable, but they are 100% nutritionally balanced too. So, as a busy parent with a tight schedule, this could be a fabulous alternative to a less healthy snack.
Cave into your comfort food cravings without overindulging
According to Glamour, caving into your cravings is the key to a balanced diet. Suppressing cravings can be dangerous as it can create a greater desire to binge eat. This inevitably could mean piling on the pounds. A clever way to quell these cravings is to create calorie-controlled treat boxes. You can still have your favourite snacks in moderation. However, it is essential to understand that caving into cravings (as a general rule of thumb) should only be done once a week.
Eat little and often
Eating little and often is a fantastic way to prevent the crumble. You’ll find it makes your diet a little more exciting as there is the opportunity for variety with meals and lots of occasions to add your veggies. Some people even believe eating smaller and more frequently is better for boosting metabolism. However, there is no actual scientific evidence to back this up.
Kick comfort food cravings to the kerb by planning your meals
At Parties to Go planning is essential in everything we do. It should be for you too. If possible, try planning your meals for the upcoming week. Tesco has a great meal planner where you can choose dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also caters for any member of the family and dietary requirements. If you’re feeling the pinch and struggling in the current economic climate, the ‘I’m on a budget’ button is made just for you and finds cost-friendly recipes. We think this addition is tremendous. It not only leaves all the hard work to the computer, but the meals sound delicious.
Ensuring you have your meals planned is imperative if you want to keep hunger at bay. Being excessively hungry increases the likelihood of cravings and then caving in and indulging. With a meal planner in place, you always know when and what your next meal will be and have something to look forward to.
If you’re after quick, easy and healthy meal ideas, make sure to follow our social media accounts. We often share recipes for people like us living busy lifestyles and on-the-go meal solutions full of all the goodness needed to keep you fighting fit. If you’re looking to indulge, we also love to share delicious things we’ve come across and our creations and recipes too. Our banoffee mess cups and three-layered chocolate mousse are great examples of some of our most popular desserts, which feature at our events too. So, don’t be shy. Pop over to Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest and remember, it’s all just about the balance.
