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Cravings - Overview

Do you experience food cravings that you can’t seem to shake? You aren’t alone. 

Most people experience food cravings, some even daily.

The human body is so amazing because it’s an intricate system of balances and signals that help things function properly and keep things regulated. 

Food cravings are simply another way for the body to signal what it needs so we have the chance to fulfil that need.

How many times recently have you gone ALL IN on something you thought would fix your cravings (cookies, cheese, ice cream, milkshake etc) yet it doesn’t do a thing.

Maybe if you look at it from a different approach…

Science has shown us that these cravings can come from vital mineral deficiencies in our bodies.

This is good news, because when we acquire the minerals our bodies need from natural sources, we are also able to best absorb the nutrients that we require to function and feel well balanced.

So below, we have explored each craving and shown you what mineral is missing and what foods you can eat to re-balance your body.

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Craving: General Hunger

Missing: Water - H2O

Often times we think we are hungry, when really we are dehydrated.

We then easily confuse thirst with hunger.

Always drink a big glass of water when you feel a craving or intense hunger cravings come on, and then check in with your body after 20 minutes to see if you really are hungry.

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Caffeine

Missing: Sleep

If you find yourself craving caffeine or needing it before you can function in the morning, try switching to decaf, and then to coffee alternatives.

You’ll often find that the reason your struggling for energy is because your sleep quality and quantity was poor.

Did you have 8-10 hours sleep? Was that between 10pm-6am?

Caffeine is a powerful drug, if you are drinking 1, 2, 3+ coffees and not feeling anything from this elixir, it’s time to rip the band aid go decaf.

Accept the tiredness, drink water and sleep, your adrenal’s will thank you for it.

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Chocolate

Missing: Magnesium

Magnesium promotes relaxation, and helps aid in good digestion.

Top 5 foods to eat:

  1. 85% Dark Chocolate

  2. Avocados

  3. Brazil Nuts

  4. Pumpkin Seeds

  5. Salmon

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Sugary Foods

Missing: Chromium, Carbon, Phosphorus, Sulfur and Tryptophan

Chromium helps to regulate blood sugar levels, carbon is an element of the makeup of sugar, phosphorus helps the body produce energy, sulfur helps remove toxins, tryptophan is a Serotonin (“feel good” hormone) regulator.

Top 5 foods to eat:

  1. Vegetables - Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach, Sweet Potato and Cabbage

  2. Nuts - Almonds, Cashews and Brazil Nuts

  3. Protein - Meat or Fish or Eggs

  4. Fresh fruit - Grapes, Cranberries and Raisins

  5. Legumes - Chick peas or Lentils

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Refined Carbohydrates

Missing: Nitrogen

Dreaming you could carb-load at every meal on bread, pasta, and other carbs?

You might be deficient in Nitrogen, an essential mineral found in fruits & veggies.

Top 5 foods to eat:

  1. Beatroot

  2. Dark Chocolate

  3. Leafy Greens - Spinach, Kale or Cabbage

  4. Pomegranate or Pomegranate Juice (POM is our preferred)

  5. Watermelon

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Fatty Foods

Missing: Calcium

Sometimes we just want that juicy hamburger and fries or Pizza!!

If you feel this craving, then it’s time to up the calcium intake.

Top 5 foods to eat:

  1. Poppy Seeds

  2. Parmesan Cheese

  3. Sardines

  4. Collard Greens

  5. Cows Milk - Unrefined - Jersey Royal

 

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Salty Foods

Missing: Chloride (Sodium)

Sometimes we want those crips or tortilla chips, once we have one, well the whole lot might as well go too!!

If you feel this craving, then we need to look at sodium.

Top 5 foods to eat:

  1. Tomato’s

  2. Celery

  3. Olives

  4. Rye Bread

  5. Goat’s Milk

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