food preferences
The allure of indulgent, unhealthy foods often overshadows our best intentions to eat smarter. But can you train yourself to overcome the allure of unhealthy foods and embrace a healthy lifestyle? Let’s first look at reasons why unhealthy foods are so tempting and then look at how to loosen their grip on your brain and tastebuds.
What if you were born with a taste for healthy foods? That would certainly make it easier to get your fruits and veggies, wouldn’t it? As it turns out, food preferences may be formed early – very early – as early as in utero. So if you want your future kids to love eating foods that are good for them, load up on healthy foods during pregnancy.
Wouldn’t it be nice if you craved healthy foods instead of ones high in fat or sugar? Find out why we crave unhealthy foods and how to retrain your brain to enjoy whole foods that aren’t high in sugar or fat.
