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Arantxa is a trained biologist, nutrition specialist, and weight management coach. Born in Spain, she spent five years in Australia before moving to the US. Her motto is "Food is a pleasure. Nobody deserves to be on a diet." Find out more about Arantxa and 32 Mondays and visit her on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and Pinterest.

3 Things That Cause Unhealthy Food Cravings and How to Stop Them

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“Reminder: food is fuel, not therapy.” ~Unknown

I learned about food cravings at a young age.

My parents divorced when I was six years old. My older brother and I ended up living in another city with our grandmother. We used to spend long hours alone, and we learned soon enough how food could help us lift our mood and suppress our real feelings.

That was when I started having unstoppable food cravings.

Eating would make me feel good and bring me peace and calm. Trying to avoid my favorite foods would make me nervous and unsettled, and would …