How can I resist the temptation to eat unhealthy foods?
It gets easier with time. A lot of our cravings for sugary and salty foods are based around something similar to a dependency or addiction- and the longer you can manage to avoid them for, the less you will feel the need for them. After a few weeks of eating well you may even find you lose your taste for junk. Therefore, cold turkey, at least at first, is your best option. Unfortunatly the first few weeks are the hardest and most of us don’t really get past the first few days! Whilst everything requires willpower, these are some tips I find helpful: – If you have a sweet tooth eat strawberries. Or blackberries, grapes, peaches, nectarines etc. Find a sweet, no-preperation fruit and make sure you always have plenty in the house to snack on. Strawberries are so similar to eating sweets that the only difference you’ll notice is the lack of guilt after you’ve indulged. If you like milkshakes try smoothies instead- blend together some strawberries and bananas with cold water in a food proce