Hungry Girl's CRAVINGBUSTERS!

1. Posted by Deborah S on Mon, Apr 09, 2007, 8:49 pm PDT

This is an incredible article written for us that have a weight problem who have chronic illnesses which needs to be controlled by our diet. Thanks a million my hat goes off to you.

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2. Posted by redface_onbus on Tue, Apr 10, 2007, 12:24 pm PDT

skinny cow's are amazingly filling. i love the peanut butter and chocolate ones!

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3. Posted by SevenCostanza on Wed, Apr 11, 2007, 12:15 pm PDT

They may be low in calories, sure, but those things are still really bad for you. it's not ALL about calories.

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4. Posted by chtnawy2dy on Wed, Apr 11, 2007, 1:18 pm PDT

What ever happened to just eating "regular" sweets, but in moderation??

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5. Posted by Court on Wed, Apr 11, 2007, 2:27 pm PDT

I like the 100 calorie packs, the oreo and the others as well. I was always one to carry around those little single serving boxes of cereal to munch on if I get a craving for sweet or crunchy. No fat and very few calories.

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6. Posted by Linda M on Wed, Apr 11, 2007, 3:51 pm PDT

Calories count, so do carbs, sugars, fats and a number o other things.

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7. Posted by katielinusa on Wed, Apr 11, 2007, 10:14 pm PDT

I'll try it! My diet 2,000 calories! Let me try 'em. They might me good.

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8. Posted by aeronauticusfickle on Thu, Apr 12, 2007, 1:20 am PDT

I hope all of you realize that these foods are all extensively processed, and thereby are actually m o r e d i f f i c u l t for the body to metabolize efficiently. Should you happen to ingest something like 'diet chocolate', it is likely [in most cases, not all], that your body will focus strictly on metabolizing the compound chemicals that it wouldn't otherwise encounter under natural circumstances. Because the body must process, find use for, and excrete these substsances, it does several nasty little things; stores them in fat cells in case, and lapses in metabolizing actual food. Not to mention, lipids tend to release endorphins related to satisfaction. Fat is necessary, fat is comforting to the body for many a reason [security of resources, etc.], but does need to be consumed in moderation. If you have special requirements for diet, try soy ice-cream. It still has fat, proteins, and sugars, but is without dairy. A good alternative to overly-refined sugards is home-made ice-cream, and you'll even burn calories turning the crank. By golly, it's fantastic!

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9. Posted by aeronauticusfickle on Thu, Apr 12, 2007, 1:26 am PDT

Oh, and were you aware that the more you weigh, generally, the greater your potential is to lose undesired weight? The stress of excess weight on the body causes it to expend a considerable amount of energy [calories] when in motion. This is applicable to total calorie expenditure, which does help when a restricted-calorie diet is advised. Very few people have an actual "illness" that causes obesity, but once the condition progresses, it becomes more difficult to reverse the effects and damage.

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10. Posted by Missy S on Thu, Apr 12, 2007, 4:43 am PDT

If it doesn't come from the land, DONT eat it.... even worse, from a box... processed foods are bad news!

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11. Posted by Pat C on Thu, Apr 12, 2007, 5:57 am PDT

I have been looking for ways to cut calories and I think your suggestions are terrific. Thanks for making my dieting so much easier.

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12. Posted by terrythytea on Thu, Apr 12, 2007, 6:08 am PDT

When in doubt, leave it out! Every 'food' mentioned is highly processed, has little or no nutritional value, and reinforces a mindset for junky treats. A month eating nothing processed in a package, can or bottle will reorient the palate towards healthy eating, which should be the objective both for weight loss and overall health. All these foods are also expensive!

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13. Posted by Not Telling ;-) on Thu, Apr 12, 2007, 7:17 am PDT

Hunger and cravings are our body's way of telling us that it is in need of something particular. When you eat foods with no nutritional value, you fail to fulfill that body's particular need. Ergo, you become hungry again, much, MUCH sooner and your portion sizes become bigger and bigger and bigger.....Give the body what it actually needs, not what you "think" it needs. If you're craving sugar - eat grapes! They have an extremely low glycemic index, they're major yummy sweet, and are great for you. If you've got the crunchy cravings, then slap some low cal/low fat cream cheese on some celery - takes zero time and is still mega-healthy for you. Point is, when you think you're craving cake - figure out what about that cake is your body really wanting and supply it. You're body's not asking for cake, it doesn't want or need bleached enriched flour, partiallyhydrogenated oils, and refined sugar! Your brain is associating cake with whatever need the body is asking for. Break it down people. All of that refined sugar is going to screw up your insulin levels, mess with your emotional stability, and if nothing else break down the enamel on your teeth. There are healthy alternatives that do address those cravings.

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14. Posted by chockiemabelane on Thu, Apr 12, 2007, 7:44 am PDT

Wow!!! I'm a complete chocaholic and it's not good for my health (but I eat it anyway), but after I tried these fantastic and low fat foods my teeth and health have been better since. Thanx a million

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15. Posted by hardrockergurl06 on Thu, Apr 12, 2007, 7:48 am PDT

Just Try to refrain from snacking like every 30minutes eat something healthy like a protein bar or something not greasy like chips and drin k lots of water if u drink water before u eat a meal u'll be full and wont pig out on ur dinner

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16. Posted by chockie07 on Thu, Apr 12, 2007, 7:54 am PDT

I need some advice about my little brother who WONT STOP EATING! He's so young and I worry that he might get heart or other related diseases. He sees food, he eats it. Help!!

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17. Posted by MsCrystal D on Thu, Apr 12, 2007, 9:14 am PDT

I have a terrible sweet tooth and I am an ice cream fanatic, Dreyer's reduced fat double chruned ice cream is my savior! It does not sacrafice taste for health.

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18. Posted by Jessica C on Thu, Apr 12, 2007, 12:17 pm PDT

In response to the girl worried about her little brother. The best way to help him is to make sure he's active and if he wants to eat let him. If you have a problem with him eating junk, don't bring it into your house.

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19. Posted by vthokiepokie on Thu, Apr 12, 2007, 12:37 pm PDT

Jessica C's response to chockie07 gives me mixed feelings. On the one hand, exercise is a great way to keep him active and burn off whatever excess food he eats. Always good advice. But the second piece of advice about controlling what type of food is brought into the house. That's not always possible. It is very likely that this young lady does not do all the grocery shopping for her household. If her parents have bad eating habits and bring home snack foods that they (and her little brother) enjoy, then there is no way for her to control what junk food he has access to. It is definitely up to the parents to set a good example for their children about eating habits. If chockie07's parents are up to the task, then they should encourage their young son to eat foods that are more filling and help him stop when he is no longer hungry. Hopefully they will also learn to limit the amount of processed and prepackaged foods they bring into their home.

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20. Posted by BlueTinBlues on Thu, Apr 12, 2007, 3:50 pm PDT

The Fudgecicle's are so hard to stop at just one - willpower comes into play ;) Thanks for such great alternatives to the snack-food-blues that rear their ugly head every day! This is a great list, and when added to other things that my diet requires, will hopefully help with my weight control. Thank you yet again HG - you're a culinary lifesaver. *goes to update cookbooks*

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21. Posted by lilangel221 on Thu, Apr 12, 2007, 3:52 pm PDT

As a regular HG email receiver, let me tell you, she does NOT claim to be a nutritionist. So stop ragging on her for her non-healthy choices, that's not her bag. She just tries to figure the best ways to cut calories and still make things taste good.

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22. Posted by mightylamp on Fri, Apr 13, 2007, 12:11 pm PDT

I have found a brand of ice cream called "il dolce futuro" at my local grocery store(H-E-B). Each flavor has about 12 grams of carbohydrates, 6 of which are fibre per serving(1/2 cup). They also are lower in fat than most icecreams (between 5-8 grams). I love icecream and this brand is not only healthy but delicious.

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23. Posted by kdunny03 on Fri, Apr 13, 2007, 1:05 pm PDT

Your all nuts!!

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24. Posted by nessawpu on Fri, Apr 13, 2007, 1:10 pm PDT

This is very handy especially since I am a snacker... I live on diets... Weight Watchers works the best for me...

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25. Posted by Laramer on Fri, Apr 13, 2007, 1:51 pm PDT

HG rocks... I am a longtime fan! Of course it's better to eat fresh fruits and veggies, but these treats and snacks are more for your mental satisfaction than physical. There are times when I NEED chocolate or something crunchy or ice cream, and she gives great lower-fat, lower-calorie alternatives for those times! No one is saying these are better than organic or all natural foods, just that they are good alternatives to their higher-fat, higher-sugar brethren.

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26. Posted by najah r on Fri, Apr 13, 2007, 2:08 pm PDT

If you can't stop at one serving please Just remember lots of water to help flush that away.

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27. Posted by postiekrk on Fri, Apr 13, 2007, 2:16 pm PDT

Thanks for ideas, as I am a member of TOPS, everyone needs these snacks once in a while or you are not normal! Grizz 29

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28. Posted by sandy43935@sbcglobal.net on Sat, Apr 14, 2007, 9:09 am PDT

Craving chocolate? One of those little single sized pudding cups, the kind without sugar is about 100 calories, no fat...and yummy. Also a cold glass of low-fat chocolate milk (the kind you buy at the store, so you don't dump a ton of chocolate syrup in it) is really good and the calcium is good too.

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29. Posted by angry3hornets on Sat, Apr 14, 2007, 11:16 am PDT

xmradiomike...you're pathetic.

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30. Posted by kenji_m_r on Sun, Apr 15, 2007, 7:43 pm PDT

I love some kettle corn...3 squares of Hershey's dark chocolate small glass of milk and flavored water for snacks through the day. For me counting calories and staying under 2000(very active and a teenager) have helped me lose 15 pounds in a month. it is snacks like HG gives that have helped me do it with out being hungry , getting sick, or passing out like other diets did to me... I also love veggies that i grow with fat free ranch, apples slices with low fat caramel, graham crackers, austin crackers, bananas with sugar free chocolate syrup, and soup to gos... just more ideas

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