The topic of food cravings is a complex issue. That's why most
people are unable to overcome them. With a little understanding
and practical know-how, however, you too can successfully quell
cravings and adopt a balanced way of eating.
First, it is critical to understand that food cravings are your
body's way of speaking to you. It is begging you to feed it
properly, and it won't stop begging until you do. It's that
simple.
When you give your body/mind system adequate amounts of the
nutrients it needs and stop giving it substances that trigger
insatiable desires, the cravings will go away. To start, follow
these simple, yet vitally-important recommendations to be sure
your body is getting what it requires:
1 ~ Eat three regular meals a day consisting of 70-100% natural,
unprocessed, preferably organic foods, such as fresh fruits
& vegetables; whole grains (i.e. brown rice, oats, millet,
quinoa, etc.); legumes (i.e. white, red, mung or aduki
beans); and fresh meats, fish or poultry.
2 ~ Take a "green food" supplement daily - especially barley
grass or a blend that contains barley grass as it helps
to stabilize blood sugar levels, which will help with
cravings for sweets and other substances as well.
3 ~ Make sure you're getting enough of the "good fats." Consume
1-3 tbps. extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, virgin coconut
oil or raw, unsalted nuts and seeds daily. AND, take an
essential fatty acid supplement daily (i.e. Evening Primrose
oil, flax oil, fish oils, etc.)
4 ~ Because the overwhelming majority of people today are
depleted of nutrients in general, it is also wise to
take a broad-spectrum whole food supplement every day.
Berry Young Juice, Frequensea, Body Balance, Noni Juice
and Berry Greens are at the top of my list as they are
especially effective at reducing cravings for poor
quality foods.
5 ~ Supplementing with an ionic mineral formula is also helpful
because our soils and processed foods are so deficient in
these essential nutrients.
When introducing supplements into the body, it is wise to start
with one at a time, taking half the recommended dose and
gradually build up from there. I have known people who have
quelled their cravings just by taking the above-mentioned
supplements regularly without making any changes to their diet.
For best results and your overall health, however, it is best to
avoid or eliminate altogether substances that trigger cravings,
such as the following:
1 ~ Stimulants - including caffeine, refined salt, alcohol and
refined carbohydrates (sugars, high fructose corn syrup,
white refined flour, etc.) These substances act like drugs
in the body sending your biochemistry soaring out of balance,
which can cause powerful, addictive desires for them.
2 ~ Common food allergens - including, but not limited to wheat,
dairy, soy, corn, etc. Most people today are sensitive to one
or more of the common food allergens, which are also notorious
for inducing unnatural cravings.
3 ~ Processed foods - especially those that contain monosodium
glutamate (MSG), aspartame or hydrogenated oils. MSG and
aspartame are neuro-toxic additives that trigger the brain
to crave more food in general. Hydrogenated oils, or the
"bad fats," deplete the body of essential fatty acids causing
cravings for fatty foods in particular.
Because they do not nourish the body-the very definition of food-
none of the above can truly be classified as food. In fact, these
substances are known as anti-nutrients because they deplete the
body of existing nutrients in order to process them through.
Stay tuned for more help with this complex topic in Parts 2
and 3. In the mean time, Follow the above recommendations
consistently for the next 30-90 days and I guarantee your
cravings will start to fade. You'll also start feeling better
and have more energy to do all that you desire!
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