06/03/2022
🍭We all know that feeling when we get a certain craving, we just need it and ASAP! There is research to prove a lot of cravings are psychological, meaning they come from emotional attachments we have given to certain foods, nostalgia, pleasure and rewards for ourselves. I also believe the
major factors include hormonal changes and nutrient deficiencies.
1️⃣ Fatty foods: ice cream, cheese, fries or other fried foods - you likely need more essential fatty acids. Try adding in foods like wild salmon, organic eggs,
avocado, macadamia nuts, walnuts and flaxseeds.
2️⃣ Chocolate: these cravings often indicate a need for magnesium. Try switching your regular milk chocolate or candy bar to 80% or higher dark chocolate. I also recommend buying some raw cacao powder, which is PACKED with antioxidants, iron + magnesium. Bananas are also packed with magnesium.
3️⃣ Starches and Carbs: if you just love pasta and pizza and find you cannot get enough of it, it could be that you are low on energy and blood sugar. It's important to get in enough fibre-rich foods like berries, banana, lentils, coconut, artichokes, avocados, broccoli, carrots, almonds, quinoa and walnuts.
4️⃣ Sugar: we all know how hard it is not to give in to sugar cravings when they hit us hard! It's very likely that your body needs energy and quick! Some better options: berries or banana with unsweetened almond butter, protein balls and WATER! We tend to crave more sugar when we are dehydrated.
5️⃣ Salty: for all you out there who just can't get enough popcorn, chips, and savoury snacks, this may be due to stress, dehydration and low levels of electrolytes. Try adding electrolytes to your water and more foods with B Vitamins. ALSO, we have so many incredible sources of energy such as: sleep, meditation, cold showers, spending time with loved ones and rest/relaxation 💖
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