Simple method helps stop cravings for chips

So they stop the cravings for crisps quite loose
Actually, everyone knows that you should not eat too many chips, because they are known as fattening. But especially at the cozy TV evening many can not stop nibbling. Only when the bag is empty is it over. But there are simple methods that help you master yourself.
The opened bag is no longer put away
Although they are known as fattening, potato chips are more harmless than is often thought. But they should not be eaten in too large quantities. But that is often a problem that many people know: Once the chip bag is opened, you can not put it down. Gabriele Graf of the consumer center NRW explains in a message from the news agency dpa, a simple trick to end the greed on chips, do not give it: "It takes in the first place discipline and practice."

Potato Chips: So eat less chips. Image: Syda Productions - fotolia

Small portion of chips on the sofa
Your recommendation: Instead of taking the whole bag on the sofa, just fill a small portion of chips in a bowl and put the open bag directly away. "This portion you should then treat yourself and enjoy," said the expert. For those who have managed to stop using this method many times, the sense of achievement often tastes better than the whole bag of chips. Another trick that helps to dispense with calorie bombs, such as chocolate and chips, especially during the day is to take small portions - if any - to work and keep them out of the reach.

Nibbles with addictive factor
The so-called "potato chips effect" (if you have a handful, you eat the whole pack) has been in the past even in scientific studies. For example, researchers from the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) reported on experiments with rats last year, which showed why chips are addictive. An essential role is played here by activating the reward center in the brain. According to Graf differ chips in terms of addictive but not of gummy bears, chocolate or other munchies, which are devoured especially in a cravings for sweets. "These are simply products that convey a good feeling in terms of flavor and texture." (Ad)