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In this episode, after a review on how we can cut calories in our holiday meals and reduce cravings, Mike looks at the Paleo Diet to discover whether it is just a fad or the real deal.The average holiday dinner contains about 4,000 calories. Mike has suggestions on how to trim your holiday calories and stop food cravingsWe learn:    -A craving is not hunger. The desire comes, not from your stomach, but from your brain.    -You have cravings for all sorts of psychological reasons but most are brought on because your brain says you need an energy boost or your mood is affecting your desire.   - People crave high calorie foods, high in carbohydrate, fat and sugar because it gives them a fast burst of energy, even though it would be much better for them to eat something with better nutritional value and without empty calories.   - Certain emotions, including stress, sadness and boredom, can promote cravings. So too can feelings of happiness – many people &ld