Craving
What It Means When You’re Craving Exercise – Health Digest
Melissa Ertl, Ph.D., is a psychologist and postdoctoral research fellow at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She defines exercise addiction as the “craving of physical activity that results in extreme exercise that significantly interferes with important activities, occurs at inappropriate times or in inappropriate settings, or occurs despite […]
How Giving Into Your Craving Could Help Heal Your Relationship With Food – Health Digest
Before you reach for that cheesecake, it’s important to be curious about what might be underlying your craving. According to Healthline, food cravings can sometimes point to perfectionism or a need for control over your life. Sit with the food craving and investigate it, practicing mindfulness techniques and inquiring what other images or memories come […]
The Healthiest Late-Night Snacks You Can Eat When A Craving Strikes – Health Digest
Cheese and crackers can be a healthy late-night snack if you stick to a small portion, go with a low-fat cheese, and opt for whole-grain crackers for more fiber. It may be just enough to keep you satiated until the morning. And because cheese is made from milk, it contains melatonin, a sleep-inducing hormone. The […]
What It Means If You’re Craving Bread – Health Digest
Depending on what you eat, your body releases insulin to help respond to the increase in glucose in your bloodstream. This also affects what amino acids are sent to the brain. If your meal is high in protein, your body sends more of the amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine to your brain, which can […]