Eat this when the cravings hit #healthyrecipes

Snacking too often can lead to an excess of calories which can often become the main culprit of weight gain or trouble losing weight even when you are consistent with your workouts…

But just because you have a goal doesn’t mean your snacking habit is going to disappear into thin air.

When those cravings come on, here are some low calorie options I reach for that help replace a craving I feel coming on.

1. 🥢Kimchi - I really love spicy kimchi, and it’s great for my gut (for those who don’t know what it is, it’s a Korean dish of fermented veggies, usually cabbage)

2. 🍓Strawberries & cream - if you have a sweet tooth like me, you’ll appreciate this one 😍 it’s so yummy and easy to have these two ingredients in your fridge. Quarter 2-3 strawberries and top with whipped cream

3. 🫖Tea is my go to. Sometimes when I turn to snacking I realize (after I’ve eaten) that it was a learned emotional trigger - instead of being hungry I was just stressed, upset or anxious. Making a tea when a snack craving comes one helps me slow down a bit and evaluate if I need to make a full meal, if I’m being emotional, or if I really just want a nice snack.
Tea just feels so good too I like one in the morning (usually a green tea) then one in the afternoon (an herbal tea).

Save this short for the next time you’re feeling snacky and need a lower calorie alternative to what you would naturally reach for.

[s.gno.-]

Nothing replaces cravings but the craving

[brontescribe]

if you crave something specific, honor it. but if it's just something sweet or spicy, these are great recs.

[brittneyward]

the strawberries and cream add lemon zest! you'll love it!

[Audri]

Coconut reddi whip with strawberries is delicious! Sprinkled with cinnamon

[JoSpeaksLife]

Kimichi 😋🔥🔥 and it’s so good for the gut too! 💪🏽💪🏽❤️ #TeaGirl love your set! 😍

[ThessDavidson]

Tea, fruit (whatevers fresh in the store) and yoghurt and granola are my go-to ❤

[BunnyMM]

I love strawberries and whipped cream- sprinkles on the whipped cream makes it the perfect fun dessert and I’m set!

[susansmith]

1-2 cup Blueberries and whipped cream is my go to.

[nicoleyoung]

She mentioned these are foods that replace HER cravings. This approach is not great for everyone, but some people aren’t able to eat sweets and moderation. These are just some ways you can get a little sweet treat without indulging.

[galaxy.]

satisfying your cravings isnt bad, just eat a healthy amount

[megancomfort]

I love the comments that are just crapping on this post. Most of y’all are starting out with “this is not healthy for most people” okay well if it doesn’t work for you move on. I just so happen to enjoy this method. Not everyone can give into their cravings. Some people have difficulty controlling the moderation part. Half the time my body is craving something sweet- it just wants some sugar and guess what, a bowl of fruit fixes that 99.9% of the time. It’s about learning if your body is actually asking for that specific craving or just something similar. If I’ve been craving ice cream for days but no amount of healthy alternatives is helping, then hell yeah I’m gonna treat myself. If I allowed myself to have what I crave everyday I would not be making any progress. Take these things with a grain of salt because YES this method doesn’t work for everyone 🤷‍♀️ every body is different.

[RIPLEYTHEBAND]

Inspiring! You're a shiny light! I'm doing your workouts every day! Tyy

[biancasmith]

Right on time Jo!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 thank you!!! Bc after 8pm smh it gets hard to resist the processed snacks lol

[ashleyford]

The one thing I do to stop my cravings, eat what I’m craving… 😊lol

[beingbridgit]

I’ve never thought of strawberries and cream! Great idea🎉

[vrtualren]

For me this works bc most of the time im not craving something specific i just wan something chewy or crunchy or spicy or sweet. If i am craving something specific i get that so i dont end up binging later

[deedee]

You know. I make a lot of very thin sliced cabbage. Salt, pepper, start with a little vinegar. Let it marinate. You don’t have to add Mayo and it’s still so good. I add some Mayo to mine sometimes. I never add sugar. I don’t understand why the restaurants add sugar to it. And then I might snack on that. Or eat that before I eat lunch or dinner to get that fiber in. Love that little bit of crunchiness.

[Meggie]

If I creave something I just eat it but in healthy amount. One slice of pizza, some chocolate... Its all about balance ❤️

[carolinenjenga-ux]

This is my first time on this channel, i started with Roberta's gym i felt tired and I only did 25 minutes but connecting to this channel I felt better and more energetic thank you to jo for boosting my mood😊❤

[Լamborghini]

Strawberries and cream is my go-to craving replacement! Love the idea of healthy snacks like this.