Prevention

Walking found to beat sweet cravings

Prevention

Updated 19 May 2014 at 7:26 pm

Save your waistline and slip on your trainers instead. According to new research published in the journal Appetite, a brisk 15-minute walk can curb even the strongest chocolate craving.

The exercise was shown to reduce cravings by half, even in a stressful work environment when people are more likely to reach for treats.

“Focusing on walking can distract your mind from thoughts of sweets,” explains Dr Hwajung Oh, the study’s co-author. “It may also help by reducing stress and boredom, both of which have been linked to cravings.”

Even better: it’s also an easy way to clock up a little extra incidental exercise. Now that’s what we call multi-tasking!

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Save your waistline and slip on your trainers instead. According to new research published in the journal Appetite, a brisk 15-minute walk can curb even the strongest chocolate craving.

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