It is important to understand the effect of low blood sugar levels on the body and the food cravings that it causes.
Binge eating can be reduced and prevented if you adopt healthy eating habits and receive realistic advice about food. For example:
- Keep a food diary, to highlight when you binge and the types of food you are eating that trigger a rapid and false sense of hunger.
- Avoid eating sugary foods, as eating quality carbohydrates (see below) will provide a slow and sustained energy release throughout the day.
- Eat little and often, and include complex carbohydrates, such as brown rice, wholemeal bread and cereal, lentils and potatoes to help keep you feeling full.
- Cut out alcohol and caffeine, as well as sugary foods will help prevent the "yo-yo effect" on your body's blood sugar levels.
