Hungry or Emotional? 3 Steps to Distinguish Between Hunger and Emotional Eating

This episode covers:

• A study on chronic pain and diet
• A product recommendation for a cracker that I've been loving
• 3 steps to distinguish between hunger and emotional eating
• Two Q and As on cholesterol and nutrition vs. exercise 

Links I mentioned during this episode:

• Chronic pain study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-021-00410-x
• Article about study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210623141644.htm
• Ella's flats crackers: https://amzn.to/3kfQvgL 
• Blog post on the 3 steps to distinguish between hunger and emotional eating: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2021/07/14/3-steps-to-distinguish-between-hunger-or-emotional-eating/
• How to Stop Emotional Eating in Its Tracks: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2018/11/06/how-to-stop-emotional-eating/
• Late Night Snacking quiz: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/freedownloads/
• How to Keep Blood Sugar Stable: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2021/03/01/how-to-keep-your-blood-sugar-stable-what-i-learned-from-wearing-a-continuous-glucose-monitor/ 
• How to Lower CHolesterol Naturally: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2018/09/11/how-to-lower-cholesterol-naturally-if-you-really-even-need-to/

How to take action after listening to this episode:

• Memorize the 3 steps so you can use them next time you're not sure if you're hungry or dealing with emotional cravings: 
  1. Physical Assessment - how are you physically feeling and are you nourished with adequate food?
  2. Emotional Assessment - what emotions could be creating the desire to eat?
  3. Make the Right Choice for You - how will you feel afterwards?  How can you truly nourish yourself?
• If you memorize these steps now, they'll be available for you next time you need them.  I can't wait to hear how they help you out!