What Do Your Cravings Say About You?

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We’ve all been there; watching our favourite show on TV and suddenly getting that irresistible craving for a bowl of ice cream or a sneaky chocolate fix. But have you ever asked yourself – “Why am I craving this?” In this post, Susie identifies the reasons why we crave certain foods and offers her expert advice on what we can do to break those tempting cravings.

SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.

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