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How to Avoid Getting the Munchies

May 17, 2017

Many people smoke to relax, clear their minds, or relieve pain, but few people smoke so they can consume thousands of calories when the munchies kick in. If you want to enjoy smoking without worrying about what you may eat when the munchies take over your mind and body, follow these tips:

Switch strains.

If you find that you get the munchies every time you smoke marijuana, stop by one of the marijuana dispensaries in Denver and talk to the budtenders about switching to a new strain. It’s very likely that you are getting the munchies because of the strain that you’re smoking. Strains that are high in THC are more likely to give you the munchies than strains that are high in CBD, so keep this in mind as you shop. Find out which cannabis strains are high in CBD.

Stay busy.

The munchies will usually kick in when your mind begins to wander and you have nothing to do while high. If you keep yourself busy after you smoke marijuana, you may be able to fight off the munchies. Distract yourself by watching TV, listening to music, playing video games, or even going to sleep. It doesn’t matter what you do as long as you’re not thinking about food.

Eat prior to smoking.

Smoking on an empty stomach is never a good idea if you’re trying to avoid getting the munchies. The hunger that you’re feeling before you start to smoke will only get worse after you have consumed cannabis, so be sure to eat a full meal prior to lighting up.

Drink water.

It’s fairly common to confuse thirst with hunger, so if you begin to feel hungry after smoking marijuana, try drinking a glass of water first. You can even substitute water for a healthy tea or juice if you want a little bit of flavor. After drinking a glass of liquid, you may find that you no longer feel as hungry as you did before.

Put a minty taste in your mouth.

If you start to feel the munchies creeping in, chew on a piece of mint gum or brush your teeth with minty toothpaste. The overpowering taste of mint will kill your cravings so you don’t reach for a bag of chips or box of cookies.
 

Stock up on healthy foods.

There’s always a chance that you will get a case of the munchies if you choose to smoke. Because of this, you may as well prepare by stocking up your kitchen with healthy foods. Eating a large amount of healthy foods is better than eating a lot of unhealthy foods, so although this won’t help you avoid the munchies, it will keep the number of calories you consume in check.

For more tips related to consuming cannabis, stop by Altitude Dispensary, one of the best marijuana dispensaries in Denver. Our knowledgeable budtenders can help you find the right medical or recreational product to suit your needs. Contact Altitude Dispensary for more information today!