Derval O'Rourke: beating the sugar cravings with a slice of banana bread

Dark chocolate banana bread — I love having a slice of this stashed away in my bag for a post- training-session treat or when the sugar cravings hit
Derval O'Rourke: beating the sugar cravings with a slice of banana bread

This week, I am sharing the tips from healthy lifestyle coach Cathy Dunleavy on a topic that I feel will resonate with a lot of people. Sugar/sweet cravings are definitely one of the questions Cathy is most frequently asked. I’m sharing a Dark Chocolate Banana Bread recipe which is a great healthy alternative when you’re craving sugar.

If you suffer from sugar cravings, particularly in the evening/night time, the first thing to look at is the nature of the craving. Are you feeling physically hungry along with your want for sugary food or is it a psychological/emotional craving only? If you feel physically hungry and are also craving sugary food, let’s go upstream and look at the early part of your day for clues to solving the problem. 

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