Why We Desire Certain Foods

 Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Why We Desire Certain Foods

Do you ever wonder why certain foods, like chocolate, potato chips, or pastries appeal to you? Cravings are a natural part of being human, and we are hard-wired to want foods like salt, fat, and sugar. Fortunately, it's easy to indulge — just a little bit — while sticking to a healthy diet. Beat the munchies with these healthy alternatives:

• Shake the salt habit. Salt actually masks the taste of food, and many people find that food tastes better once they reset their taste buds to become accustomed to less salt. Acidic foods like limes or lemons can be used instead – and they also deliver vitamin C with every squeeze.

• More cheese, please! Cheese is a source of calcium and protein, and it is where many Americans get most of their dairy. There are two things you can do to keep cheese as part of your healthy diet. The first is to eat low-fat or fat-free cheese — skim milk cheeses like mozzarella are very good for you. The second is to watch your portions

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