01/17These healthy foods will ensure you won’t have any chocolate cravings!

These healthy foods will ensure you won’t have any chocolate cravings!

You kick start the day with a small bowl of oats for breakfast, choose a green salad with sensible proteins over the burger for lunch, opt for a crunchy apple for tea instead of that chocolate cake sitting in the office kitchen, and poach yourself a fish fillet with steamed veg for dinner. You do yourself proud all day by committing to your clean and healthy diet. But then just as the day is coming to an end... the cravings *really* hit hard. You know that feeling far too well! We do too. But before you gorge on an entire bar chocolate all by yourself, hold on. Your cravings for chocolate are a craving for magnesium. So if you’re committed to stick to your diet, here’s a list of food that you can binge on to say goodbye to those cravings!

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02/17Dates

Dates

Dates are sweet but nutritious. If you can't resist something sweet, have a few dates. They are a rich source of fibre, potassium, and iron. They also contain extremely beneficial plant compounds. While they are good for you, don't go overboard. Three is the maximum number of days you should have in a day.

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03/17Legumes

Legumes

When you are craving something sweet consume foods that are loaded with fibre and protein. Pick a healthy recipe that includes beans, chickpeas or lentils to make. These legumes will also help you feel full for longer. Some studies suggest lentils could also help you lose weight.

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04/17Sugar-free chewing gum

Sugar-free chewing gum

When you run out of options and have no way to prepare for your chocolate craving, try sugar-free chewing gum. It is one of the best ways you can control your cravings for the sweet stuff and not let it get out of control. You will find few calories and no sugar in chewing gum made with artificial sweeteners. Some studies suggest chewing gum may even help control hunger.

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05/17Yoghurt

Yoghurt

Yoghurt can be consumed almost any time of the day. If you are looking to fight the urge to give into chocolate, add a few fruit slices or berries to your yoghurt to snack on. It can help reduce cravings for the sweet stuff and also make you feel full for longer.A study conducted on healthy-weight women found those who consumed yoghurt, that was high in protein, as a snack in the afternoon felt less hungry.

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06/17Snack bars

Snack bars

Snack bars can be a great alternative to chocolate. However, you want to make sure you pick snack bars that are not high in sugar and fat. Look for snack bars that are made with dried fruit and whole oats. Better yet, you can also make your own at home. This way you'll know exactly what you are consuming.

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07/17Berries

Berries

A simple way to curb your cravings for chocolate is by consuming berries. While they are sweet they are also low in sugar. So if you are looking for something sweet to snack on while watching TV or reading a book, try berries. They are also a rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

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08/17Sugar-free chewing gum

Sugar-free chewing gum

Chewing gum is one of the top items that is been found to be effective in controling cravings for chocolate and sugar. Opt for sugar-free chewing gum is that is low in calories and contains no sugar. Not only can help control your sweet cravings, but it may also reduce your intake of carbs and make you feel full for longer.

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09/17Carob

Carob

Ever heard of carob? It's one of the best substitutes for chocolate if you are on a diet. This fruit is sweet, healthy and looks like a pea pod that is dark brown in colour. Many believe it can also help clean the throat. This food item comes in various forms - powder, syrup and more. Some people claim adding this to their diet helped them lose weight.

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10/17Fruit

Fruit

If you don't want to give into your chocolate craving, try eating some fruit. Even though fruit is naturally sweet, it is packed with nutrition like fiber. By swapping chocolate for something fresh and fruity, you'll be satisfying your sweet cravings and doing your body some good. One healthy snack option is mixing a variety of fruits pieces in a bowl of yogurt.

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