How Can I Change My Thought Processes So That I Don't Crave Junk Food? (0:42)
Registered Dietitian Keri Gans explains how you can change your thought processes to stop craving junk food. Watch Keri's video for tips and information on nutrition.
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The most important thing to not crave junk food is to make sure eating a well balanced diet. First and foremost, also not skipping any meals, very important that you don't allow yourself to get too hungry during the day. So eating every three to four hours is recommended. And then filling your plate with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low fat dairy, healthy fats.
So there's not as much room left for the junk, and also be prepared. So, you know you crave something at a certain hour that leads you to gravitate towards that junk food, hey, why not have a healthy snack on hand so you can avoid the situation completely?.
Keri Gans is a registered dietitian. She is the author of The Small Change Diet, a Past-Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a Past-President of The New York State Dietetic Association.
