When you constantly crave the same type of food, it usually
means your body is in need or deprived of an important vitamin or mineral. So
let’s see what your food cravings say about you.
CHOCOLATE – if you
are constantly craving chocolate, it normally means your body is lacking
Magnesium, instead of picking up high calorie chocolate squares, opt for nuts,
seeds, veggies and fruit that are all rich in magnesium.
SUGARY FOODS – if
you are craving sugary foods, it may mean your body is in need of a number of
vitamins/minerals, read below to see what you may be lacking and what to eat
instead of grabbing high sugary unnecessary foods;
Chromium – eat broccoli, grapes, cheese or chicken instead.
Carbon – fresh fruits
Phosphorus – eat foods like chicken, beef, fatty fish, eggs,
dairy, nuts, veggies and/or grains
Sulphar – Cranberries, horseradish, cabbage, caulifrlower
Tryptophan – Cheese, raisins, sweet potatoes, spinach
BREAD, PASTA & OTHER
CARBS – craving carbs such as bread or pasta can indicate a need for your
body to gain more nitrogen. Instead of pigging out on carbs, your body is
really craving high protein foods such as meat, fatty fish, nuts, beans and
chia seeds
OILY FOODS – if you
are craving oily foods, your body may be lacking calcium. Ditch the oily foods
and opt for things such as organic milk, cheese and/or green leafy vegetables
SALTY FOODS – if you
are craving salty foods often, it is likely that you are lacking chloride and
silicon, in which case opt for foods such as Fatty fish, goat milk, nuts and
seeds.
It is important to always maintain a healthy well-balanced
diet so that your body gets the correct amount of nutrients, vitamins and
minerals daily. Not only will you look great, you will look great too and your
body will thank you for it.
Keep Fit! - Mel
