Bullet points from last Tuesday evening
Dr. R. Gupta
Cravings Busters:
- Cravings are common and often involve sugar, salt, oil (fat), cheese, and dairy products.
- Best to avoid fast food, junk food, candy, highly processed desserts, and sugar-loaded beverages.
- Consume naturally sweet foods like fruit, sweet potatoes, carrots, and dates.
- Avoid bringing tempting, unhealthy foods into your home.
- Distract yourself from cravings by calling a friend, going for a walk, or moving away from the temptation.
- Keep healthy fruit snacks available; cravings typically fade after about 15 minutes if the tempting food is out of sight.
- If you are genuinely hungry or experiencing low blood sugar, eat a healthy meal.
- Ensure you get adequate sleep.
- Address emotional factors contributing to stress or anxiety.
Pushback from Family or Friends:
- Understand that pushback may stem from guilt, envy, or curiosity.
- Respond with openness and honesty about your personal intent.
- Be respectful of their often uninformed perspective.
- Exercise patience, tolerance, and understanding with them when dealing with pushback.
- Continue to educate yourself on nutrition and seek support from like-minded family, friends, or a support group.
Assignments for the week:
- Read my latest blog, “Embracing a Plant-Based Diet: A Path to Enhanced Health and Well-Being”. Located on my website-FearlessMD21.com.
- Increase your daily intake of minimally processed plant-based foods by at least one serving.
- Establish an accountability partner and check in weekly with them.
These guidelines are designed to help individuals kick start their journey into plant-based eating, manage cravings, and handle potential resistance from family and friends while working towards a healthier lifestyle.
