How to stop craving junk food
mariaseychelles
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If you crave...carbs, You need: protein and fish oil...our bodies crave carbohydrates for a quick burst of energy. But if we ate a more balanced diet, we wouldn't need that quick burst of energy -- we'd be getting a steady stream from nutrient-rich foods like fish, grass-fed meat, nuts, and beans. fish oil supplements can help curb carb cravings,That's because fish oil helps stabilize blood sugar, so you're less likely to crave an instant energy fix
If you're craving...sugar You need: superfoods … or a trip to the doctor...Similar to carbs, we tend to crave sugar when we're low on energy. This lack of energy can be attributed to diet, in which case you should load up on superfoods like kale, blueberries, sweet potatoes, fish, and raw nuts and seeds.
If you crave...caffeine...You need: micronutrients...foods high in phosphorus, opt for seafood, lamb, turkey, lentils, or milk. For sulfur, choose broccoli, cauliflower, red meat, onions, and garlic. For iron, eat red meat, dark leafy greens, beans, lentils, or dried fruit (like prunes and raisins).
If you're craving...saltYou need: salt (but not table salt)...To fix this problem, using natural sea salt whenever you can (it's less refined than table salt). You should also boost your intake of manganese (found in leafy greens and berries), and vitamins B1, B5, C, and E, since all of these nutrients can help with sodium retention.
If you crave...chocolate...You need: magnesium...Typically, we reach for chocolate when we're stressed or PMSing, and for good reason: "Chocolate is a powerful stimulant that can increase the flow of the feel-good neurochemicals, dopamine and serotonin, in the brain," The only downside to eating a food that basically gives us a natural high is the inevitable crash when the dopamine leaves our system. Instead of the quick fix, foods high in magnesium when we're stressed or hormonal, since the mineral may help with nerve health and hypertension. Try foods like nuts and seeds, fish, cucumber, and unrefined sea salt.
If you crave...meat You need: healthy fats (and maybe a little meat)..If you can't get enough Big Macs, you may have a deficiency in either B12, fat, or iron. Supplements can help, but making sure you're getting fat in your diet from healthy sources like olive oil, coconut, avocado, nuts, and seeds (not bacon cheeseburgers). You can also boost your iron intake with lean red meat and dark leafy greens.
If you're craving...sugar You need: superfoods … or a trip to the doctor...Similar to carbs, we tend to crave sugar when we're low on energy. This lack of energy can be attributed to diet, in which case you should load up on superfoods like kale, blueberries, sweet potatoes, fish, and raw nuts and seeds.
If you crave...caffeine...You need: micronutrients...foods high in phosphorus, opt for seafood, lamb, turkey, lentils, or milk. For sulfur, choose broccoli, cauliflower, red meat, onions, and garlic. For iron, eat red meat, dark leafy greens, beans, lentils, or dried fruit (like prunes and raisins).
If you're craving...saltYou need: salt (but not table salt)...To fix this problem, using natural sea salt whenever you can (it's less refined than table salt). You should also boost your intake of manganese (found in leafy greens and berries), and vitamins B1, B5, C, and E, since all of these nutrients can help with sodium retention.
If you crave...chocolate...You need: magnesium...Typically, we reach for chocolate when we're stressed or PMSing, and for good reason: "Chocolate is a powerful stimulant that can increase the flow of the feel-good neurochemicals, dopamine and serotonin, in the brain," The only downside to eating a food that basically gives us a natural high is the inevitable crash when the dopamine leaves our system. Instead of the quick fix, foods high in magnesium when we're stressed or hormonal, since the mineral may help with nerve health and hypertension. Try foods like nuts and seeds, fish, cucumber, and unrefined sea salt.
If you crave...meat You need: healthy fats (and maybe a little meat)..If you can't get enough Big Macs, you may have a deficiency in either B12, fat, or iron. Supplements can help, but making sure you're getting fat in your diet from healthy sources like olive oil, coconut, avocado, nuts, and seeds (not bacon cheeseburgers). You can also boost your iron intake with lean red meat and dark leafy greens.
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Thank you so much for this list. See I crave chocolate alot now I know I should be replacing it with foods rich in magnesium! Luckily I have raw almonds in my desk drawer, but I'll need to search for other sources!0
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You are most welcomed.Got this online.Google is a powerful tool;)Thank you so much for this list. See I crave chocolate alot now I know I should be replacing it with foods rich in magnesium! Luckily I have raw almonds in my desk drawer, but I'll need to search for other sources!0
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