I need help finding alternative food to eat when I get the munchies?

Question

I always get late night munchies, I am craving fast food all the time which I know is my fault but I struggle so hard to find an alternative to eat, can I please get some help?

Answer 1

Slowly sip on ice water, see if you can have it last a half hour. For variety and health add some fresh lemon juice and zest once in a while.



Slowly eat an orange, then if you're still hungry I start munching on the peel. I don't eat anything else until the peel is gone. You can look up the health of it but, they're used to make marmalade, and I find they are an appetite suppressant.



Then probably air popped popcorn with nutritional yeast if you need something on it.



Our brains react to refined sugar and wheat flour the same as a drug...you can look it up. That's why you have the cravings probably. Sometimes our bodies are actually telling us that we need somethings. Some times it is as simple as water. There are also articles on replacing unhealthy cravings with healthy options. Having boring food around for most of the times is another solution, make a game out of how long you can go with some kind of reward, non sugar treat.



Exposing the Bitter Truth About Sugar and America's Obesity Problem

http://www.takepart.com/video/2014/04/15/fed-up-trailer



Some of the best and better info I've found...

http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2007nl/apr/protein.htm

http://michaelbluejay.com/veg/protein.html

http://www.pcrm.org/health/diets/vsk/vegetarian-starter-kit

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02012/anti-inflammatory-diet

http://www.westonaprice.org/know-your-fats/skinny-on-fats

http://www.notmilk.com/kradjian.html

Walter Last: Research Chemist, Biochemist, Toxicologist, Practicing Nutritionist, Natural Therapist.

Books: Heal Yourself, Healing Foods, The Natural Way To Heal - 65 Ways to Create Superior Health, Self Help Cancer Cure.

http://www.health-science-spirit.com/alkalizing.htm

Dr Mark Hyman, MD, www.drhyman.com

Three Hidden Ways Wheat Makes You Fat

www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/wheat-gluten_b_1274872.html?ref=email_share

LaZelle Bradley: New Century Nutrition Corp President, Bachelor of Science specializing in nutrition and gluten intolerance

www.sugaraddictions.com/the-acid-alkaline-balance.htm

Michael Klaper MD, Olive oil is not friendly to arteries, omega 6 to 3 ratio 14:1, goal is 4:1; 14% saturated fat, goal 7%.

Stir fry in seasoned veggie broth. Dressings: veggies, apples, citrus, avocados, nuts

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGGQxJLuVjg



Books: Engine 2 Diet, The Natural Way to Heal, Formula for Health (raw), Wheat Belly, The Amazing Liver & Gallbladder Flush



If you want the next level of understanding how your body works and how best to feed it, research electrolytes.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolyte

www.modernmedicine.com/node/44461



Results of Best foods: Amazing 70yr old woman vs typical USDA food results, using her backyard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj7dhoHpyssf



How Monsanto is impacting the world, why it's voted the most evil corporation in the world. How does that effect your health?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6_DbVdVo-k



Hope these help. Take care and have fun!

Answer 2

For real, go searching around the natural/ethnic/vegan section of the grocery store! There are a ton of delicious snacks that still aren't the healthiest in the world but SOOO much better than fast food. My favorites are vegetarian "chicken" strips (taste the same but are plant-based) with a little sriracha, and popcorn (I buy huge bags or organic kernels that I pop at home on the stove) mixed with coconut oil and herbs/spices instead of fatty butter and salt. Or hummus and veggies or rice chips!! Also apple slices dipped in almond or peanut butter (the natural stuff, not the sugar-filled stuff. But mostly I just like chips ;P.

Answer 3

Chummus

Answer 4

drink something hot such as peppermint tea or try eating dark chocolate with a tablespoon of organic peanut butter, the dark chocolate is really good for your heart and one tablespoon of peanut butter will give you protein and hopefully kill your munchies

Answer 5

Make home made food which is always healthier. Even home made burgers are healthy and not only that the meat is real meat.

Answer 6

carrot sticks or celery?