Our bodies have an amazing ability to tell us what we need, but are we listening? When we are lacking nutrients, water, or experiencing hormone imbalances, this can show up in the form of cravings. Certain nutrient deficiencies can cause salt cravings, while overall lack of nutrients can cause us to crave caffeine and sugar. Another age old craving driver is emotions. As many of us have grown up with food as comfort, we often turn to it when faced with emotional ups and downs to fill an emptiness or celebrate in joy.
So how do we know if we have an imbalance that’s causing these cravings?
You may experience a lack of energy, mood swings, irritability, cravings, and signs of inflammation. If experiencing this, how is one to control them? The more we give in to the sugar, carbs, and caffeine, the more we crave. One of the keys is finding balance in our diet and life. It’s finding ways to deal with the stress in our lives (and yes, we all have it to some degree), along with balancing our diet to include lot’s of nutrient dense foods and finding the ones that work for you and your family so your changes are sustainable. This includes learning how to choose the right type of carbs, learning about hidden sugars and other craving triggers in our foods, how certain ingredients cause us to crave more sugar, and the secret behind dehydration (even when we may not feel thirsty).
I have found one of the best ways to conquer this is to reboot your system with whole, cleansing foods while eliminating the culprits that may be creating issues. The first time it may be better to do this with a guidance of someone experienced who can guide you through the changes, signs to look for food sensitivities, and to show you how to integrate into a way of adapting healthy changes that are sustainable for your individual lifestyle. Whether you try to make changes on your own or decide to join our 21 day program, give yourself the treat of learning how a nutritious diet can help so many aspects of your daily life.
