Cannabis smokers have a love-hate relationship with the munchies. The good news is there are ways you can eliminate the munchies altogether, or at least make those cravings a little less intense. Having too much food in the belly can feel uncomfortable. Plus, it can result in serious weight gain. Whether you want to stay high longer or are watching your food intake, here are some things you can do to beat munchies after getting high.
Why does weed make you hungry? One of the parts of the brain that is meant to accept cannabinoids is also the same part that controls animal instincts like sexual stimulation, alertness and appetite. When you get high, basically, your brain is less attuned to the fact that you do not really need food right now, and more attuned to making practically any food item more enticing.
Pick the strain wisely.
There are strains that can help you curb the munchies because there are some cannabinoids that can act as an appetite suppressant. High CBD strains can generate minimal hunger, although other strains are specifically known for being effective diet strains.
Eliminate temptation.
If you are thinking of getting high, it might be a good idea to get rid of all the junk food that you have in your house, as well as delete all the food delivery applications in your phone. Create a situation where it is impossible or at least very hard to snack.
Eat lots of vegetables beforehand.
Veggies will fill you up. They are teeming with fiber and will slowly move through your digestive system so you feel fuller for longer. If you do this before you get high, there is a chance your stomach will remain full while you are high.
Keep yourself busy.
If you want to curb the munchies, structure you high time better. Find a hobby that you have always wanted to pick up like gardening, scrapbooking or any activity that requires your focus. This way, you are less likely to seek out a bag of chips to eat.
Work out.
Being high offers you a good opportunity to work out. You have a lighter mood, you are more enthusiastic and it will not hurt as much. Time your highs to match with your workout times. You are less likely to binge when you are in the middle of a run. In fact, there are several weed strains people consume to enhance their workout.
Go out.
If doing a hobby or working out is not your thing, merely going out of your house and doing something to distract yourself can be effective. You can go for a walk in a nearby park, visit a bookstore to browse some magazines or spend an afternoon in a museum.
Do not eat to remove the taste of weed.
Some people eat to get the taste of weed out of their mouths, which can turn into a big binge-fest before you know it. if you want to get rid of the taste of weed, your best bet is a toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash.
Eat Healthy Food.
If you think about it, eating is not exactly a problem for as long as you eat the right foods. Remember that munchies are a started part of the cannabis experience. Your sensory inputs get boosted so food tastes better. Use this opportunity to eat healthier. If you are high, those vegetables are bound to taste a lot better.
Hydrate.
Regularly drinking water while you are high will fill your stomach so you might have to think twice about grabbing something to snack on. Consider drinking carbonated water; the fizz will make you feel fuller and is more effective in alleviating your dry mouth.
