
09/24/2024
Let’s talk cravings, y’all! Ever wonder what your body’s trying to tell you when that sugar craving hits hard? Let me break it down for you in a fun way.
Sugar Cravings
Yep, the most common one! It can mean a lot, but my go-to culprits? Your gut or your adrenal glands. When one (or both!) is off balance, sugar cravings come knockin’.
Here’s the deal with your gut: When your gut bacteria (the good guys!) are out of whack, certain bad bacteria start craving sugar. So, it’s not really *you* craving sugar—it’s them! Maybe you’ve been on antibiotics? Well, they don’t just kill the bad bacteria, they take down the good ones too, tipping the balance. It’s like a wobbly three-legged stool—knock out the bacteria leg, and the other legs (fungus and yeast) get stronger. Cue yeast overgrowth, like Candida, which loooves sugar, and now you do too!
What to do? Time to load up on a good probiotic and try an anti-candida diet to restore balance!
Now, let’s talk adrenal stress. Your adrenal glands (tiny guys on top of your kidneys) help regulate blood sugar. When you go too long without food (hello, skipped breakfast!), they’re stressed out and begging for quick sugar to keep you going. But when you grab a sugary snack, it spikes your blood sugar, then crashes, leaving you wanting more... you guessed it, sugar!
What’s the fix? Eat protein and healthy fats with every meal. For real. Instead of that granola bar, try a protein shake with coconut milk, almond butter, and a banana. And for breakfast? Go big with eggs, bacon, sausage—something solid! No, Kashi cereal doesn’t count. Trust me, adding protein in the morning will stop that 2 p.m. crash.
Oh, and don’t forget, a magnesium deficiency can also trigger those sugar cravings. So, it’s time to listen to your body and give it what it really needs!