Those pesky CRAVINGS ruined it again!

We have all been there, picking like a lunatic at 11pm and just can’t seem to stop ourselves, or can’t just eat one (biscuit, cake, sweet, etc).
 
Most women crave something during pregnancy, when you are sick you crave specific foods, when you diet you crave foods, when you are trying to be good it’s like your brain is playing against you because all you think of are the foods you “can’t have”.
 
Well there is a common reason for all these cravings.  Your body is far more clover than you but not always clear in it’s communication.  Your body is trying to tell you that you are lacking something vital but it’s not being very clear.
 
If you are constantly tripped up by your cravings then you need to look at your diet and ask what you are missing.
 
The main cravings and missing nutrients
 
Craving -      Sugar
Missing -     Energy is low
                   Chromium
                   Carbon
                   Phosphorus
                   Sulphur
                   tryptophan
Introduce  -  Protein packed foods
                  Smoothies
                  Sweet potatoes
                  Rice
                  Fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds
                  Banana’s/avocado’s
 

Craving -      Starchy carbs
Missing -     Need a mood boost
                  Need an energy boost
Introduce  - Healthy fats
                  Vegetables
                  Nutrient dense foods

 
Craving -       Salt
Missing -       Could be feeling anxious or thirsty
                    You need healthy salts
                    Chloride
                    silicon
Introduce  -   Himalayan crystal salt
                    Steamed veggies
                    Raw veggies
                    Apples
                    Hydrating fruits and veg
                   Water

Craving -      Pizza or burgers (fast food)
Missing -     Fats
                   Sodium\carbohydrates
Introduce  -  Eat healthy fats
                  Nutrient dense food
                  Lean meats
                  Sweet potatoes
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So the next time you think you aren’t control of your cravings look at what your diet is missing.  I always say start by adding more vegetables and removing more processed foods.
 
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