SUBSCRIBE
Sat, Jul 2, 2022
Health For Mzansi
  • Trending
  • My Health
  • Conversations
    • Podcast
  • Grow It
  • Recipes
  • Choices
No Result
View All Result
  • Trending
  • My Health
  • Conversations
    • Podcast
  • Grow It
  • Recipes
  • Choices
No Result
View All Result
Health For Mzansi
No Result
View All Result

Podcast: How to identify and cope with food cravings

by Sidima Mfeku
23rd Dec 2021
in Conversations, Podcast
Reading Time: 4 mins read
A A
On episode 21 of Sisters Without Shame, a registered dietitian, Jason van Heerden, unpacks overindulgence and food cravings. Photo: Health For Mzansi

On episode 21 of Sisters Without Shame, a registered dietitian, Jason van Heerden, unpacks overindulgence and food cravings. Photo: Health For Mzansi

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

What’s Mzansi festive season without a little indulgence? A Health For Mzansi reader, however, writes to seek help for her “out-of-control food cravings.” So, we hooked up with a registered dietician, Jason van Heerden from Pretoria, to unpack overindulgence.

Registered dietitian Jason van Heerden. Photo: Supplied/Health For Mzansi

“Often, we mainly crave for sweet things, salty things, crunchy things, bitter things and umami things. And if you have any of these cravings, it is important that you be strong and try to pull through by just looking for alternatives,” says Van Heerden.

His interview can be heard on episode 21 of the Sisters Without Shame podcast, now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.

ADVERTISEMENT

If you are craving something crunchy, try some popcorn instead of chips, recommends Van Heerden. Popcorn is considered low GI and good for your blood sugar levels. 

How to control your cravings

However, a little indulgence is not exactly a crime against humanity. But if find yourself binging and overeating often then you could be putting your health at risk.

ADVERTISEMENT

“If it happens consistently then there is a lot of harm. So, it is best to answer the why question. Understand why you are overindulging,” he says.

“Sometimes we overeat because we are bored, but if it is a chronic thing then this can be a concern that would have to be investigated and diagnosed by a dietician or nutritionist. If you have had a particular food and you get guilty about it, then that can be one of the signs of a bigger issue.

“If food gives you some anxiety and fear, or you have emotional ties around food, then there is a cause for concern.”

2022 health goals

Meanwhile, many people will soon be making New Year’s resolutions about their health. This could include quitting cigarettes, joining the gym and eating healthier. Van Heerden says what usually lapses with these resolutions is that this is all just too much and too quickly.

ADVERTISEMENT

“It is important that you choose one or two core concepts to focus on (we normally call them two stone habits,) these would be your diet, your exercise and your sleep and others will fall in place with time. Because if you happen to lapse in any of your concepts, you are most likely to lapse on others as well as one lead and overlaps to the other.”

He says it is important to choose something small that you will be able to do well, consistently and make it impactful.

If you don’t need that second plate, don’t go for it!

How to listen to complete episode of Sisters Without Shame 

Spotify: Click here to listen on Spotify (all mobile and other devices). 

Apple Podcasts: Click here to listen on any Apple device.

Google Podcasts: Click here to listen on Google Podcast.

Instant play: Just click “play” to listen right here on this browser.

Want to connect with Sisters Without shame? 

To send an SOS to Sisters Without Shame, email hello@healthformzansi. Alternatively, send a WhatsApp to 076 132 0454.

ALSO READ: Tips for managing family triggers this holiday

Tags: healthhealthy lifestyleNutritionwellness
Share130Tweet81Send
Previous Post

Traditional circumcisions: Xhosa initiate speaks out

Next Post

Mzansi mourns death of HIV/Aids and health activist

Sidima Mfeku

Sidima Mfeku

Related Articles

Wake-up call: Invest early in children’s mental health
Conversations

Wake-up call: Invest early in children’s mental health

by Helen Swingler
1st Jul 2022
0

There is no time like the present. With the rates of mental health disorders like anxiety and depression among children reaching new highs, the South African Child Gauge has called on everyone...

Read more

The heavy mental toll of carrying extra weight

30th Jun 2022
Traditional healers: ‘Why are we still stigmatised?’

Traditional healers: ‘Why are we still stigmatised?’

24th Jun 2022

Dude, man up and go see your doctor

23rd Jun 2022
Next Post
The HIV/Aids and health activist and media personality Angie Diale died on Thursday evening. Photo: TVSA

Mzansi mourns death of HIV/Aids and health activist

Recipes: Turn festive leftovers into yummy dishes

Recipes: Turn festive leftovers into yummy dishes

Body shaming: ‘Hawu, your plate is already full?’

Body shaming: ‘Hawu, your plate is already full?’

Stories

Finding a happy medium: Divorce vs co-parenting
Loyiso taps into liquid gold of extra virgin olive oil
Youth transform dumping site into thriving food garden
Winter: An ideal time to plant root veggies, take stock
Early pregnancy care essential for moms-to-be
Meet Mzansi’s Keto Queen, Sharney Blackway
Heart health: Keep your diet lean, clean and green
Yummy Meatless Wellington
No Result
View All Result

Categories

  • Choices (40)
  • Conversations (76)
  • Featured (1)
  • Grow It (52)
  • My Health (103)
  • Podcast (44)
  • Recipes (56)
  • Remedies (5)
  • Trending (276)

Recent

Wake-up call: Invest early in children’s mental health

Wake-up call: Invest early in children’s mental health

1st Jul 2022
Tips and tricks to help your baby sleep better

Tips and tricks to help your baby sleep better

1st Jul 2022
Sleep deprivation is detrimental to your health.

Why you should log off, shut down and sleep

30th Jun 2022
Health For Mzansi

Contact us
Office: +27 21 879 1824

Marketing: +27 71 147 0388
News: hello@healthformzansi.co.za
Advertising: sales@foodformzansi.co.za

Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy

cropped-H4M-Fetch-Shirts.jpg

Fetch Your Body Mzansi!

cropped-Katlego-Moloto.png

Weight loss a health triumph for determined mom

cropped-Untitled-design-6.jpg

Early pregnancy care essential for moms-to-be

Wake-up call: Invest early in children’s mental health

Tips and tricks to help your baby sleep better

Why you should log off, shut down and sleep

The heavy mental toll of carrying extra weight

Olive vs vegetable oil: Soak up the best of both worlds

When is a disease deemed a global emergency?

No Result
View All Result
  • Trending
  • My Health
  • Conversations
    • Podcast
  • Grow It
  • Recipes
  • Choices

© 2021 Health For Mzansi | Farmers For Change Pty (Ltd)

By continuing the use of our Website, you are explicitly and actively consenting to our processing of your personal information as per our Privacy Policy.
Cookie SettingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Go to mobile version
Finding a happy medium: Divorce vs co-parenting Loyiso taps into liquid gold of extra virgin olive oil Youth transform dumping site into thriving food garden Winter: An ideal time to plant root veggies, take stock Early pregnancy care essential for moms-to-be Meet Mzansi’s Keto Queen, Sharney Blackway Heart health: Keep your diet lean, clean and green Yummy Meatless Wellington