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Overcoming Cravings

‘Cravings and false hunger aren't the same as giving your body the fuel it needs.’ – Deepak Chopra

Often, a food craving is strong enough to pick you up and carry you straight to the fridge or local shop.

Of course, an occasional craving is a pleasure to indulge, but if you find yourself regularly struggling to fight food cravings and would like to overcome them, mindfulness can help you break free from even the strongest cravings.

It helps to understand the nature of cravings. When you crave something, your attention has become fixated. Your attention becomes focused and fixed on the packet of crisps, chocolate or carrot ...

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