over the years, i have been taught what certain cravings mean and how i can replace them in a healthy way. so i figured, why not share it with you guys?
your body needs magnesium. a quick fix for this is raw nuts and seeds, legumes, or fresh fruits.
your body might need some of the following:
-chromium - have some broccoli, grapes, cheese, or chicken.
-carbon - chow down on some fresh fruit.
-phosphorus - chicken, eggs, legumes, or grains can help.
-tryptophan - similar to magnesium, have some raw nuts and seeds, legumes, or fresh fruits.
if you crave bread or toast…
your body needs nitrogen. have some high protein foods such as fish, meat, nuts, or beans.
if you crave fatty foods…
your body needs calcium. broccoli, kale, legumes, or cheese help.
your body might need some of the following:
-protein - think seafood, dairy, or nuts.
-avenin - chow down on some granola or oatmeal.
-calcium - broccoli, kale, legumes, or cheese help.
-potassium - bitter greens or seaweed usually do the trick.
if you crave ice cream/shaved ice…
your body needs iron. some suggestions are fish, greens, seaweed, or black cherries.
if you crave burned or grilled food…
your body needs carbon. chow down on some fresh fruits.
if you crave soda and carbonated drinks…
your body needs calcium. broccoli, kale, legumes, or cheese help.
if you crave salty foods…
your body needs chloride. goat milk (yes i know that’s a little odd) and fish help.
if you crave acid foods (burgers)…
your body needs magnesium. just like chocolate, have some raw nuts and seeds, legumes, or fresh fruits.
if you crave cool drinks (milkshakes or malts)…
your body needs manganese. some suggestions are walnuts, pecans, almonds, pineapple, or blueberries.
your body needs zinc. red meat, seafood, leafy greens, and root vegetables are helpful.
your body might need some of the following:
-silicon - nuts and seeds are a quick fix.
-tryptophan - eat some cheese, raisins, sweet potatoes, or spinach.
-tyrosine - vitamin c supplements should do the trick.
your body might need some of the following:
-silicon - nuts and seeds help, but stay away from refined starches.
-tyrosine - vitamin c supplements or red, orange, or green fruits and veggies can help.
disclaimer: i am not a health professional in any way, this is just advice i have been given over the years.
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