Salt cravings: Why do I crave salt? Posted on January 6, 2012 by Lior Some of us get salt cravings once in a blue moon whilst for others it’s a commonly occurring craving. It may express itself as an overwhelming desire for ready-salted chips, salty popcorn or even olives. With oth...
What should I eat if I crave salt? Know ALL your options. Potato chips aren't the only way to satisfy a salty tooth. Try lower sodium options, such as sunflower or pumpkin seeds and low-sodium nuts and pretzels.“The little hummus cups with vegetables or pretzel thins are also a bette...
We crave food that isn't our own because it likely tastes better to us. This has nothing to do with how the food is prepared or what it is; it's more reflective of how we feel about the person we're eating it with. Sharing experiences, like eating the same food from the exact sa...
Everyone has insecurities, and I mean everyone. Also, being thin has become so valuable these days, that no matter if you’re naturally thin or had lost some weight to get there you’re ready to fight to the death to stay that way. There is a lot of suffering related to this. Some...
Do not get distracted There are new diets everyday so dieters get distracted with the shiny end goals these diets promise to deliver. Diets have claims that they will make you lose a lot of weight in a short period of time. People will try any diet to see if it works for them. Exam...
When your stomach isn't growling, it can make it a lot easier to ward off any cravings so don't skip your regular meals. Begin with a healthy breakfast to start off your day and follow this up with a nutritious lunch and dinner. ...
The olfactory sense is nothing but the sense of smell. By means of the olfactory sense, one can perceive the smell or odor of an object. The sense of smell has a lot to do with sensing pheromones secreted by the opposite sex to determine the sexual maturity of the individual....
As finicky and aloof as they might be, cats crave physical affection. Gentle scratches along the ears and chin (the “safe zones“) can evolve into a rumbling purr and overpowering sleepy spell. Yet, this soothing reaction takes an unexpected detour as soon as the tail base becomes your pri...
The bottom line is, no matter how we spent the day, we have an awful lot to be thankful for. We are housed, clothed, have running water. We are healthy and well fed. We are safe. Many people in the world do not have these things. So if your holiday veers from its normal ...
Another example is “comfort foods” that we may crave when we’re feeling out of sorts and want to relive a previous time in our lives where we felt comforted and happy. So, which one is it? Do we crave foods to fill a nutritional (physical) need or an emotional one?