For me, it totally depends on the cravings. There are a couple types that I get.
One is little and really is just a craving for more salt, protein, or what have you. And so, something salty or full of protein suffices, and then I'm satisfied and it's over. Those are rare for me.
Another kind is just wanting calories, fat, sugar carbs, and all those other addictive things. I can just eat and eat and not feel full or satisfied no matter how long it goes. Only when I'm full to bursting does it subside...until an hour or two later, when it starts again.
For the first kind, eat something healthy that satisfies the craving.
For the second kind... don't look, don't eat, just RUN. Stay away from anything that might set you off, even if it's an apple or carrot. Lots of times I have to get out of the house, get busy with something else or, if those don't work, I have to hunker down and just try to hold still until it passes. The key is not to eat. That makes it worse. For me, anyway.
But if you just want more volume, I suggest doing a light stir fry and serving it tossed with lots of shaved lettuce. That's filling and tasty.
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