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You're only human -- you're going to get cravings. Learn why you get the and how to cope when you do.

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Prime Time for Temptation
Does you favorite TV show come with a side of chips? Not only do most of us have a habit of enjoying a snack we tune in, we don’t pay attention to how much we eat, either. Here are some tips and recipes that will help you through prime time.

Cravings Clues
It's 4 p.m. on a Saturday afternoon and cravings are running rampant at your house. So why does your hubby have a hankering for a steak when all you want is a Snickers? Researchers at the University of Illinois just might have an explanation for your disparate comfort-food cravings.

Conquer Cravings!
Did you know how you manage and respond to your food cravings could make or break your weight loss success? Find out how to fight cravings and win! From your About Guide.

Augusta Chronicle: Are Cravings a Sign of Bigger Needs?
This Q&A from The Augusta Chronicle answers the age old question: to give in or not to give in?

Food Cravings Don't Result in Overeating for Most Women
Doctor's Guide says women who give in to cravings do not neccesarily overeat. Includes Mayo Clinic Healthsource suggestions on feeding cravings without guilt.

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Nutrition news Focus: Cravings Myth
The folks at Nutrition News Focus don't agree that cravings are a sign of something you need; they say that cravings are simply our desires for foods that are pleasurable to eat.

Taming Your Cravings
This article suggests that giving into cravings isn't necessarily a bad thing, so long as you do not overeat on a regular basis, have poor nutrition or weight problems.

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