Day 3-Prepare for Cravings Ahead of Time

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Welcome back to the Jumpstart to Clean Eating Challenge! We are now on day 3 where 
you are going to learn about controlling those cravings. This is often one of the bigger 
challenges to dealing with clean eating. It is better to understand more about your 
cravings now and what you can do about them before you actually start with clean 
eating and get stuck in a cycle of binge eating and getting off track. 

Think About Your Biggest Cravings

To start out with handling your cravings, think about what you tend to crave the most. 
For example, some people might have salty cravings, while others crave sweets. Think 
about when you have dieted previously, and what you tended to crave the most. Did 
you go for a bag of cookies and a donut, or were you more interested in fried foods and 
salty chips? Knowing what you crave the most allows you to find the right clean foods to 
satisfy them.

Find Healthier Clean Alternatives

Now that you know what your biggest cravings are, you can prepare for them and 
hopefully keep them away with cleaner options. Here are some popular ways to deal 
with all those cravings:

Something Sweet  If you want something sweet, it is always best to go with a piece of 
fresh fruit. Fruit is sweet, but contains natural sugars, so it is allowed while clean eating. 
The sweetest fruits are bananas, figs, pomegranates, and mangos. You can also try a 
piece of dark chocolate.

Something Salty  For something salty, skip the potato chips and instead make some 
kale chips. These will have the crunch you are looking for and have some sea salt, but 
will be made of delicious and healthy kale. A handful of nuts can also help with the salty 
craving.

Something Fried  If you are someone who likes fast food and all things fried, choose 
your favorite food and just swap it out for something better. If its the fries, then try sweet 
potato fries that are baked and not fried in oil and salt. If you like cheeseburgers, make 
a healthier turkey burger with lots and veggies and skip the cheese.

Check back tomorrow when we talk about choosing simple meals for your first week of 
clean eating.

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