Start by looking at your breakfast. For some, a fiber rich breakfast (oatmeal, whole grain sprouted breads, etc.) works to regulate your appetite and prevent mid-morning hunger by keeping you full longer. For others, a breakfast with protein (eggs, yogurt, protein shake, etc.) works to keep your blood sugar level more balanced during the day and decreases cravings. Some enjoy adding vegetables to breakfast in the form of omelets and soups for a savory, not sweet, way to start the day. Do a weeklong experiment and discover what works best for you. 

Snack wisely. Identify in advance what you think will satisfy your craving instead of snacking randomly. Do you want crunchy or mushy? Salty or sweet? Hot or cold? Something light or more substantial? By identifying your craving in advance you'll help satisfy that specific craving-instead of eating different foods until you hit on the one you really wanted in the first place.

Decide if your body or mind is driving your craving. If you are physically hungry, then eat. But if you are snacking because of anger, sadness, boredom, excitement, etc., find other activities to "feed" your mind, besides food. For example, call a friend, take a bath, or go out for a walk. Make a list of non-food things that "feed" you and have them on-hand in times of need.

Break the addiction. If your craving is happening daily, it is behaving like an addiction. Avoid that food for 2-3 weeks to break the cycle. Then see if you can add it back in moderation.

Re-hydrate. Drink a large glass of water or herbal tea. Often thirst is mistaken for hunger. After you drink your water, wait 15 minutes. Are you still hungry?

Choose high quality snacks.  You will need to eat less of them, when they satisfy you more. A small piece of high-quality chocolate is more satisfying than an entire candy bar-and won't make you sick afterwards!

Savor each bite. If you really appreciate the first few bites of your treat, will you need to eat the whole piece? If you make eating mindful, you won't have to deprive yourself entirely.

Choose nature's sweets. Most people enjoy sweet foods. Instead of reaching for the candy or the chocolate, experiment with eating more natural sweets in the form of fruit (apples, melon, berries), sweet vegetables (sweet potato, carrot, parsnips), and sweet spices (cinnamon, almond, vanilla). You will satisfy your sweet-tooth and not cause more cravings in the process.