Why You Can't Stop Eating Snacks

A client once sent me an email, telling me how she was a 'biscuit-aholic' and that she just couldn't stop eating them - it was like a strange force compelling her to do something she knew she shouldn't. Do you ever have the thought 'I really shouldn't be doing this' but carry on doing it anyway? Lots of people have that feeling - particularly when dealing with food. So when you feel as if you are on autopilot, and are continuing behaviours you know are bad for you, how do you stop? Although it may seem extremely difficult to make these changes, it is often much easier than you might think.

The first step is to recognize what you earn from your behavior: is relaxing? Would you remain silent? Comfort in times of stress? If you understand why you have a penalty, say, constantly nibbling snacks and you can begin to address the underlying causes.

The second step is to recognize what makes you turn on the cookie box and look objectivelycause and effect: is it dealing with the bills? The in-laws? Your job? If you understand the WHY and the WHAT you can plan to do something about it.

The third and final step...TAKE ACTION! It doesn't have to be huge or radically life changing, but if you take a small step towards a simple goal you've made a start. Each time you successfully walk past the crisp packet you are one step closer to conquering your addiction.

If you can manage to distract yourself from the chocolate digestives for the length of time it takes to fill in the crossword, or brew a cup of tea then you have succeeded! Most people fail simply because their initial goal is too ambitious, and this inevitably reinforces a cycle of failure, making it less likely that they will try again. But once you've succeeded in a small way, reaching more ambitious targets will become easier and more intuitive for you.

If dealing with stressful situations involves emptying the biscuit tin, find another activity to distract yourself. Remember; it's not hunger, it's solace. If you have been seeking comfort in the crumbs of a crisp packet think of something else that calms you - a walk around the block is both diverting AND healthier.

In order to take control of your habits and transform your life, simply follow these three, easy steps for successful and positive change: understand WHY you snack, identify WHAT causes you to open the packet and make the decision to CHANGE your habits through small, easily achievable goals.

Good luck!

Healthy Eating - What does a healthy meal?

Eat a balanced diet may help your heart healthy. Healthy eating is about enjoying foods from a variety of different food groups. This is the fundamental principle of good nutrition. It 's all about balance.

A sensible healthy meal should contain:

lean poultry, fish, eggs or vegetarian meat alternatives first such as legumes, beans, lentils or nuts.

Secondly, pasta, rice, couscous, potatoes or bread.

Plenty of thirdVegetables and salad.

As a general rule, aim for half the vegetable dish, or one quarter of the plate are rice, pasta, pasta, potatoes or bread and one quarter of the plate of lean meat or vegetarian alternative to meat. Have a salad. Experiment with methods of cooking lower in fat such as grilling, poaching, steaming or using the microwave.

Try to base your diet to the following guidelines for a healthy diet to improve your heartHealth.

More of this healthy diet:

First good fats: margarine spreads and vegetable oils such as canola, sunflower, soybean oil and peanut oil for spreading, baking, roasting and baking, salad dressings and mayonnaise.

Second fat dairy products: foam, milk or low fat versions of yogurt, cheese and ice cream.

Third lean meat: white or red meat trimmed of fat, chicken / turkey without skin.

Fourth Take-away: Asian Takeaway(For example, rice and vegetables), pasta with vegetables to remove sauces, sushi, salad sandwiches.

Snacks fifth: Plain, unsalted nuts, and popcorn fresh dried fruit, raw vegetables or air.

Sixth drink: water without sugar, tea, fruit juices.

Less of this healthy diet:

First the bad fat: butter and mix the milk, coconut and palm oil.

full fat dairy products, second: cream, cheese, whole milk, whole milk, whole milk ice cream.

Third fattyMeat: sausages, cured meats such as salami, meat rich in cholesterol, such as offal (eg liver, kidney, etc.).

Fat quarter Takeaway: Pizza, burgers, creamy pasta dishes, French fries and fried meat, etc.

Fifth Less healthy snacks: cookies, chocolates, cakes, biscuits, crisps, sugary foods like candy, etc.

Sixth less healthy drinks: Soft drinks, energy drinks.

A balanced diet for healthy eating:

The first plant sterols - 2 gramsper day

For people who reduce the absorption of cholesterol.

According Oily fish - twice a week

Salmon, mackerel, herring, tuna and sardines.

Third Whole grains products - at every meal

cereal-based foods such as cereals, oats, bread, pasta, pasta, rice, varieties of wheat and rice they prefer.

Fourth Legumes - an alternative to meat

Peas, beans and lentils, dried, canned or fresh.

Fifth Fruit and vegetable - very

5 allowsVegetables (every meal) and at least two servings of fruit a day, choose colorful as possible.

Sixth salt and alcohol in moderation

Alcohol: Max. 2 units per day for men, one unit per day for women salt with herbs, spices and pepper to taste food instead.