Tuesday, April 06, 2010

Another interesting email from the Diet Solution Program

Heaven knows I could use some good tips on how to curb my sweet tooth!! I am definitely going to try the kale chips. I got some the other day in my Bountiful Basket and I had absolutely NO CLUE what to do with it.
Hope this is helpful! And good luck!

Hey Cassie,

Based on the feedback I received from Monday's newsletter,
it looks like I'm not the only one who has suffered an attack
from the craving monster. Yup, it happens and I would be kidding
myself, actually, lying to myself, if I thought I would never want another

piece of cake, cookie, or sweet treat ever again even after eating healthy
for so many years.

I mention more "sweet" stuff than anything else because that seems to
be most people's problem, but there are many that also crave "salty" and
when I say "salty" it's usually not salted broccoli and cauliflower, but more
like chips and dip (and not the healthy kind).

Since cravings are something we're all going to have to deal with from
time to time (some more often than others), I decided to share my....

Top 10 "Beat the Cravings" foods and meals. (Some of these I have
mentioned before, but they are so good they are well worth repeating).

1. Cut up some fresh fruit (berries, an apple, a pear, 1/2 banana) and
put 1 tsp of raw, natural honey on top. One teaspoon goes along way and
gives your already sweet fruit a bit more of a kick.

2. Make your own healthy Vegetable Chips. Cut up Kale and sweet
potatoes and coat them with olive oil or butter. Add some Celtic sea salt
and bake in the oven for 20 - 30 minutes at 250 - 300 degrees C. You
really have to watch these, especially the kale, because you don't want it
to burn. You're looking to get them crispy but if you're not paying attention,
they could easily burn.

3. Drink some Tea Juice (this is the first recipe in your Diet Solution Recipes).
Essentially it is herbal tea sweetened with Stevia and cooled to be enjoyed
as a cold drink. This really hits the spot at 3pm when I "think" I want a
sweet treat but this naturally sweetened beverage is enough to calm my
cravings.

4. Get some sliced turkey and/or roast beef (I get the natural kind that is
store baked and does not contain nitrites and nitrates) and lay 1 or 2
slices flat on a plate. Add 2-3 pieces of raw cheese and wrap it up into
a roll. You can also make this into a lettuce wrap by adding a lettuce leaf.

5. Mix some almond or peanut butter with unsweetened organic apple sauce
and sprinkle cinnamon on top. A great mid morning or afternoon snack.

6. Go do something you love...haha...I know...I stuck a "non food" one in here.
Sometimes we're not really craving food, we're just "bored" and need to go and
consume ourselves with something we enjoy. For me, sitting at the book store with
an herbal tea, reading magazines, is such a treat! (Although I always come home
with more magazines than I will ever possibly be able to read, but, hey, everyone's
got their addictions right?)

7. Cut up one apple, spread almond butter or peanut butter on top and sprinkle some
crushed raw cacao or organic dark chocolate on top.

8. A fruity or chamomile herbal tea sweetened with stevia or xylitol in the
evening is perfect right before bed to calm you after a busy day.

9. After you've made your own veggie chips, get some salsa and have your own
chips and dip party. I am going to keep experimenting with different kinds of
veggies and see which one work the best but so far, I love the kale.

10. 1 piece of organic dark chocolate with a dab of natural peanut butter or
almond butter. You'd be surprised how 1 piece can go a very long way as
far as knocking out a chocolate craving!

Remember you want to stay away from processed sugar and artificial
sweeteners as much as possible. I personally use Stevia for all of my
sweetening needs, but I know many people who also enjoy xylitol
which is also a great choice.

As I mentioned before, if you're still struggling to stay on track, a
good alternative that I highly suggest is considering a medical hypnosis
program. The most powerful one that I have already researched for
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You can read people's experiences right on that page and personally,
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program on the market today.

If you've struggled with your weight over and over again, this bit
of "extra help" may just be what you need and are looking for. Also never
let pride hold you back because you think you should do this on will power
alone. I'm here to help make this easy for you and trying out what works
best for you is always the right choice.

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In health and happiness,



Isabel De Los Rios
Certified Nutritionist
Certified Exercise Specialist
Author of
www.TheDietSolutionProgram.com