Posts Tagged ‘carb cravings’
Are You Sleep-Deprived and Craving Carbs?
Are you a carb craver? You may be suprised to learn about a common cause of carb cravings … lack of sleep! Read dietetic intern Shabnum Greenfield’s post on sleep deprivation and carb cravings.
Read MoreCurb Your Carb Cravings Post Holiday
So you had a few too many holiday cookies and now your carb cravings are in full gear. Once you start with the sweets, it can be hard to stop as the floodgates have been opened. Whether your carb cravings are chronic or in response to those holiday treats, read on to find out why you have those cravings and what you can do to stop them.
Read MoreIs Your “Computer Brain” Affecting Your Eating Habits?
You’re at your computer working on a project, checking your work email every few minutes. Of course, you have to check your personal email frequently … maybe too frequently … The texts are flying in to make after work plans. Your day is filled with online chats, IM’s, facebook news feed and phone calls – many occurring simultaneously. Your brain is in “computer overdrive mode” and experts say this is affecting concentration levels, stress levels as well as how we think and behave. It can also be affecting your eating habits!
Read MoreDo You Experience the “Carb Coma”?
How do you feel after eating a large bowl of pasta or jumbo piece of cake (or two)? Does it send your energy levels and mood plummeting? The type of food we eat can affect our energy levels; some foods can make us feel energized while others can induce feelings of lethargy. It is not…
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