Food Cravings Exposed

Wouldn't it be nice to know what your body actually wants when it is craving chocolate, or Swiss rolls, or french fries? Who is in charge of this boat anyway, right? But, denying the body is like taking candy away from a baby. Not probably going to happen in this lifetime, unless it is not your baby.

So, what can we do about strong cravings? Find the source, the real need, that the body is crying for. Below is a chart that links a real need to a real craving. Look up your favorite food fetish, and experiment for two weeks by substituting "what to eat instead." Hmmm. Maybe all we had to do was learn a new language, the body's language of "feed me." :-)

So, experiment with just one craving for two weeks, let's say chocolate. A person craving chocolate is actually craving Magnesium. Of course, you can just take Magnesium in a vitamin, but to do it justice, a person really needs the mineral in balance with other minerals and vitamins that facilitate digestion and maximum utilization. Otherwise, you're just toileting your money. Sorry, folks.

Instead, for the next two weeks, eat nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits. Write down your success, how you feel, whether it "worked," and how many times you slipped. Remember, slipping up is normal. Don't beat yourself up. Just renew your determination, maybe get a friend on board, and keep going in the size of steps that is possible for your life. Happy, healthy eating! :-)