Food cravings have the power to make us go out of our way until we find that special craving fix. Hunger is controlled by our appetite when we feel hungry, where as cravings are control by our brains and what are bodies are lacking and truly needing. Cravings are quick fixes, and often are the wrong fixes.

It may feel good in the moment to munch down an entire slab of chocolate, but afterwards we tend experience a sugar low and end up feeling lethargic. WHY? Because the quick fix craving did not support or fuel the right need of the body. That’s why it is so vital to know and understand cravings, as a means of empowering, strengthening and nourishing your body by sourcing the right minerals from the right healthy sources.

FOOD CRAVINGS AND THEIR MEANINGS

SUGARY TREATS

What your body really  needs 

  • Tryptophan
  • Sulphur
  • Phosphorus

Healthy alternatives 

  • Spirulina
  • Sweet potato

CHOCOLATE

What your body really needs

  • Magnesium

Healthy alternatives

  • Raw nuts
  • Legumes
  • Fruit

SALTY

What your body really needs

  • Chloride

Healthy alternatives

  • Fish
  • Unrefined sea salt

FRIED FOOD

What your body really needs

  • Calcium

Healthy alternatives

  • Cheese
  • Kale
  • Broccoli

CAFFEINE

What your body really needs

  • Salt
  • Iron
  • Sulphur
  • Phosphorous

Healthy alternatives

  • Garlic
  • Tomatoes
  • Tomato juice
  • Fish
  • Eggs
  • Nuts
  • Meat
  • Black cherries

CARBS

What your body really needs

  • Chromium

Healthy alternatives

  • Kale
  • Flax seeds

STOP THE CRAVING

When I start craving unhealthy food on a regular basis I know that my body is secretly telling me something. When I dig a bit deeper and question “what is it that I am craving?” then I assess how I can replenish that missing mineral that my body is really wanting and needing.

If you find yourself constantly craving unhealthy foods and drinks, become aware of it, and opt for a healthier option. After all we are what we eat, and what we eat determines how we will mentally, physically as well as, emotionally run the day. Choose wisely when it comes to your body, you won’t regret it!