We all do it: when we’re feeling something uncomfortable (be it stress, heartbreak, tiredness or extreme boredom) there’s a temptation to reach for a calorie-laden snack. Why? Sugary and fatty foods are linked to pleasure; they release feel-good chemicals known as opioids into the bloodstream. 12WBT’s Lead Nutritionist, Lisa says: “Scientists cannot pinpoint the true cause of cravings but have recognised that it is a different sensation to hunger. The body is able to regulate hunger but cravings can be relentless.” So when does a craving become a habit? A habit is simply routine behaviour you engage in on a regular […]
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