30/05/2026
If it’s always sweet treats after dinner in your house, your body could be trying to tell you something! 🍪
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a naturopath, not a monster. Chocolate = love. But everything in moderation right?!
If you’re stuck in a cycle of eating sugary foods in the evening, this is often a signal from the body that it may need more:
• Magnesium-rich foods 🍫
If it’s specifically chocolate you’re craving, try having more magnesium rich foods in your day such as cacao, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, quinoa, brown rice and beans!
• Complex & unprocessed carbs 🍠
Maybe you actually didn’t eat enough during the day and now your body is asking for more in the quickest way possible - sugar. Ensure you’re eating plenty of fruit, veggies, legumes and whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, buckwheat) throughout the day.
• Good fats 🥑
Healthy fats are great because they keep us fuller for longer and are needed to make healthy hormones. Think avocado, nuts, seeds, extra virgin olive oil, seafood, eggs, coconut oil, & tahini.
• Protein 🍳
Depending on your individual requirements, most women need about 1.5g of protein per kg of body weight. These are your meats, seafood, nuts, seeds, legumes, tofu, quinoa, & buckwheat.
As you can see there’s a bit of overlap in these foods which makes it easier to get a good amount of each macronutrient into each meal. 🍛
Aside from diet, there are other factors that can cause sugar cravings such as blood sugar imbalances, high stress, poor sleep, and hormonal fluctuations. This is why naturopathic consultations and functional testing is paramount in supporting my clients.
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