However, experts believe that your extra bags of chips or chocolate bar may be causing you to gain weight in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Snacks often fill the gap between meals, but many people who are trying to lose weight avoid them entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This can cause blood sugar fluctuations, as well as increased hunger and appetite when you do finally eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signe Svanfeldt, a nutritionist, previously told that most of the time people crave calorie-dense foods high in sugar, saturated fat, and sodium, but low in nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signe explains that craving a particular treat can occur for a variety of reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She also claims that eating too little during the day, eating unbalanced meals, and not getting enough sleep can all contribute to cravings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s difficult to manage these, but you’ll feel better for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people use food as a reward; a chocolate bar at the end of the day is a treat for how hard you worked, or a glass of wine is a reward for a stressful day with the in-laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stopping this behaviour, according to psychotherapist Audrey Stephenson, may help with your cravings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Sugar provides a dopamine hit, so even if we are not physiologically addicted to sugar, we can certainly be psychologically addicted to the way it makes us ‘feel’ \u2013 the sense of comfort.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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