There might be some scientific reasons you are craving all the salty, sweet or chocolaty foods. Find out why…
Do your cravings just appear out of nowhere and hit you like a truck? Leaving you clueless as you end up over eating and cheating on you supposed diet plans? We usually don’t pay much heed to our cravings and simply blame it on our heart (because the heart wants what it wants) and our foodie selves. But with everything in life, there might be a couple much deeper reasons than surface level for them, ones that may not cross your mind. Something or the other is always signalling the constraints and deficiencies are body is facing.
Here are a few tell tale signs of why you are craving certain foods in excess. Thanks to Dr. Jocker, a doctor of natural medicine who has given us a cheat sheet guide for it.
Need To Binge On Salty Foods?
Craving all the savoury and salty foods at all times of the day? Those salty French fries and packs of crisps? Is it an excessive craving? One that at times worries you? Chances are you are suffering from adrenal fatigue and possible trace mineral deficiencies. These kind of minerals include iron, iodine, cobalt, chromium, copper, zinc and manganese.
A lack of essential nutrients in your body can result in chemical imbalances which have the potential to change the pH levels in our body. It can also amplify the inflammation in our body and cause hormonal irregularities. Dr. Jocker advises if you are craving too much salt, opt for foods that are rich in trace minerals. nstead, consider incorporating the following foods into your diet to rectify your nutrient deficiency:
- Sea vegetables
- Wild-caught fish
- Fermented Foods
- Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
- Avocados
- Pink Salts
- Bone Broth
- Vegetable Broth
- Olives
- Ghee
- Grass Fed Meats
Something Sweet (All The Time)?
Need to have a dessert post each meal time? Always running after a sugar rush? Your blood sugar imbalances might be blamed for it.
Diets rich in high-glycemic carbohydrates and simple sugars possess addictive qualities resulting in insulin spikes that stimulate the release of pleasurable neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. With that sugar rush, comes the sugar downer – the initial surge is followed by a subsequent drop in these neurotransmitters. Consequently, when serotonin levels decline, your brain yearns for another sugary rush.
Achieving a balanced blood sugar level is crucial for managing your sugar cravings. You could consider including natural sugar alternatives to sweeten your foods and when the craving strikes, go for low carb fruits. You can also strive to include the further in your diet more frequently:
- Broccoli
- Raw onions
- Green beans
- Mushrooms
- Tomatoes
- Romaine lettuce
- Cinnamon
Craving All The Chocolate The World Has To Offer?
You just can’t get enough of chocolate and anything and everything covered in Chocolate?
Cravings for chocolate can be a subtle yet significant indicator of a magnesium deficiency. It’s shared according to research that magnesium deficiencies are among the most prevalent and frequently overlooked ones. Magnesium actually plays an important role in many physiological processes, fuelling activities such as muscle function, hormone production, cardiovascular health, central nervous system operation, and the facilitation of digestive functions.
In addition to chocolate, there are other excellent food sources to help replenish your body’s magnesium levels, including:
- Raw leafy greens
- Pumpkin seeds
- Avocado
- Wild-caught fish
- Raw, grass-fed dairy products
*Check for any deficiencies only with your health care provider. Incorporate any changes to your diet after checking in with a medical professional and/or your nutritionist.
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Source: Dr Jockers
