India, Dec. 13 -- Cravings usually get blamed on hunger, but that is rarely the full story. Some days, it is a blood sugar drop. On other days, it is dehydration. And often, it is just a habit - reaching for something because your body is used to it. That is where a few everyday ingredients have started getting attention, especially jamun seed powder and chia seeds. They are not quick fixes or will switch cravings off overnight. But used with a bit of intention, both can help steady the urge to snack mindlessly.

Jamun seed powder has been around far longer than most modern superfoods. In Indian households, it is traditionally used by people trying to keep sugar levels in check. The seeds contain compounds believed to slow how quickly car...