Want to Kill a Craving? Run It Over

Want to Kill a Craving? Run It Over Moving your feet can resist the allure of sugary foods, an Austrian study suggests. The researchers took forty-seven overweight adults, had half of them engage in some brisk walking, then deliberately gave both groups a difficult test that was designed to increase their stress levels. Then they were given some sugary treats; those who had taken a walk were far less likely to give into their cravings and eat the candy. This is just one example of the mounting evidence that stress can cause sugar cravings, and exercise can kill 'em. Here's what you should know. Learn More What Causes Emotional Eating?  Know This The Best Ways to Relieve Stress With Exercise  Explore How to Stop Eating When You're Not Hungry  Video Welcome to Verywell: A Friendlier Way to Get Healthy  READ THESE NEXT Find Out How Many Elephants You've Pooped In Your Life What to Do When Stress Gives You Indigestion Does Going to Bed Late Cause Weight Gain? 5 Science-Backed Secrets for Boosting Confidence 10 Yoga Poses That'll Tone Your Abs AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.