A “food craving tool” for warding off alcohol cravings is a simple, repeatable eat/drink routine you use the moment a craving hits—so you stabilize blood sugar, change your body state, and give your brain a safer reward.
Good go-to tools:
- Protein + fiber snack (fast): Greek yogurt, beef/turkey jerky + apple, cottage cheese + berries, peanut butter + banana
- Something sweet but structured: dark chocolate + nuts, fruit + protein (kills the “I need a drink” sugar-drop feeling)
- Hydration + minerals: sparkling water + lime + pinch of salt, or an electrolyte packet
- Hot drink ritual: herbal tea / decaf coffee (replaces the “hand-to-mouth” habit)
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