break your food addiction !!!!!!!!!!!!!

New discoveries in science prove that industrially processed foods containing trans-fats, high fructose corn syrup, white sugar, white flour, artificial colors and flavors, and additives–in other words, foods that have been stripped of  fiber, most of their minerals and nutrients. – These can cause addictive behaviors on par with alcohol, tobacco and other serious drugs addictions like those to cocaine and heroin. You can also easily fall into patterns of compulsive eating.

Steps for getting rid of your processed foods addiction:

1.Gradually get rid of any sugar, white flour, and fried foods in your fridge, freezer, and pantry.

2.Stop buying junk food. When you go to the grocery store, stay in the bulk and produce section.  Don't even look elsewhere.

3. Always go shopping with a full stomach. You'll have less temptation.

4. Buy plenty of fruits and vegetables along with beans and grains. Stick to the whole foods that you like best.

5. Buy a good vegan and raw recipe book to help you  cook (or uncooked)  whole foods.

6. Try to avoid fast food restaurants by driving on back roads.

7. Listen to motivational audio CDs or Mp3s while driving  to inspire you to continue with healthy living.

8. Write down all of the reasons why you want to get rid of processed foods and what you want to achieve. Envision your life full of energy and what you’ll do with it.

9.Plan your meals and allot enough time to prepare them.

10. Write a list of things you like to do that feel rewarding, satisfying and comforting to you that isn't food. When you have the temptation to eat forbidden foods do some pleasurable activities from your list instead.

11.Learn to deal with your emotions. It's likely that there would be an emotional element when making changes. It's important to stop using food to cope with your feelings. This can mean getting better at tolerating sensations of sadness, anger, or boredom knowing that they don’t last for too long and they too will go by and be later on replaced with positive feelings.

12. Last but not least, do a detox for one week, such as a juice fast or green smoothie fast, which helps reboot the "hard drive" in the brain.

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