Managing cravings depends a lot on chemistry. The types of foods you eat affect how fast your body digests them. When blood sugar spikes, you get a quick burst of energy, but then you crash, feeling tired and hungry again. This cycle is normal.
Blood sugar changes based on the type of carbs you eat and what you eat with them. For example, orange juice raises blood sugar quickly because it’s just fruit sugar without fiber from the actual orange. Fiber slows digestion.
Eating fiber and protein with every snack or meal helps keep blood sugar steady and controls hunger. This is also known as the fat-burning zone. For most when approaching weight loss, there is a feeling of deprivation from focusing only on consuming fruits or vegetables without protein or healthy fat. The result is constantly feeling hungry and unsatisfied.
Managing cravings means meeting your body’s nutritional needs for steady digestion and energy. Protein and fiber (and maybe a healthy fat) at every snack or meal - makes losing or managing your weight no big deal.
