cravings Archives

January 26, 2022

5 Simple Ways to Manage Cravings, According to a RD

- January 26, 2022

A sudden overwhelming desire for chocolate or a bag of chips — cravings can pop up out of nowhere and be detrimental to weight loss. However, there are both physiological and psychological reasons...

May 27, 2021

What These 6 Food Cravings Really Mean, According to an RD

by Emily Abbate

- May 27, 2021

We’ve all been there: It’s 4:30 p.m. and out of nowhere it hits you; a craving for a bag of chips or a candy bar. Surveys estimate almost 100% of women and nearly 70% of men report having...

October 23, 2019

Could Nature Help Curb Emotional Eating?

by Jessica Migala

- October 23, 2019

Cravings have a way of taking over. Let’s say you really, really want a particular food — those gooey enchiladas at your favorite Mexican spot, an icing-covered pumpkin doughnut or a bag of salty...

May 16, 2019

Why Giving in to Cravings Could Be the Key to Weight Loss

by Julia Malacoff

- May 16, 2019

You’re not alone if you find yourself daydreaming about a certain food — there are both physiological and psychological reasons why cravings pop up. When you’re trying to lose weight it...

January 29, 2019

10 RD-Approved Comfort Foods That Are Weight-Loss Friendly

by Christine Byrne

- January 29, 2019

Traditional comfort foods tend to be heavy on less-healthy ingredients like cream, cheese, sugar and refined carbs and light on healthy ingredients like veggies and whole grains. If you want...