It’s 3 p.m., and you’ve hit that mid-afternoon slump; that sensation of drowsiness that can only be alleviated by a cup of coffee or a sweet snack. Or maybe you have a craving for something salty. Every day, millions of people go through the same thing, no matter what.
It probably comes as no surprise that food manufacturers purposefully load up food and drinks with additives in order to get you to consume more of them. Their goal is to find a “bliss point” in which the product contains the psychologically perfect amount of salt, sugar, or fat to produce the same high as cocaine. So, how can you regulate your desires and avoid being addicted? Take a look at these seven strategies.
1- Arrange your meals and snacks ahead of time
As Sunday arrives, plan out your meals for the rest of the week. Purchase huge quantities of healthful carbs (quinoa, brown rice, beans) that can be mixed and matched with protein and veggies. Scoop up a serving amount of each every morning before work and place it in a container for lunch. Bring an orange, apple, or banana with you for a snack a couple of hours before the workweek ends.
