What to eat if you crave flour: advice from a nutritionist

25.07.2023 13:43

The craving for flour products is explained by the fact that such products are a source of quick energy.

Most often, dependence on such food occurs when energy metabolism is disrupted, there is an imbalance of nutrients in the body. As a result, the body tries to compensate for the deficiency in this way.

The reason may also be hidden in insulin resistance. Another reason is the violation of leptin synthesis.

But is it possible to replace harmful flour products with healthy food in this case?

The answer to this question is yes.

Pastries, buns
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Dietitian and nutritionist Irina Mansurova spoke about this in more detail in a conversation with representatives of the publication aif.ru.

To get rid of the desire to eat flour products, you need to remember about a balanced diet, so that you get proteins, fats and carbohydrates in normal quantities.

In addition, high-calorie foods should be replaced with protein foods, as well as apples, spinach, beets, broccoli, avocados or carrots.

But at the same time, you shouldn't immediately and completely forbid yourself from eating flour products, this threatens breakdowns. It is important to gradually get used to the new nutrition system.

In addition, it would not be a bad idea to get tested, undergo an examination and consult with doctors if you have a constant craving for flour products.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor