Some people believe a craving — an intense desire for a certain food — is a signal their bodies need the nutrients that food provides. Are cravings physiological or psychological? We don’t know for sure what causes a craving because there are many factors that could be involved: physical, emotional, memories, habit, sensory triggers, social/cultural. How we make food choices is a complex issue. Is it a food craving or simply just the urge to eat when you’re not hungry?
Whether it is physiological or psychological, sometimes cravings become overwhelming and lead to overindulgence and feelings of guilt. When people follow overly restrictive diets or completely avoid specific foods or groups of foods, cravings can become more intense and can lead to a vicious cycle of indulging, overeating and guilt. Join us for this support group to learn techniques to minimize cravings to prevent this cycle from coming back into your life.
After this support group, participants will be able to:
Identify specific food cravings.
Explore underlying causes for food cravings.
Discuss and learn strategies to deal with food cravings.