Saturday, January 24, 2015

CRAVINGS! What they mean?

Who hasn’t experienced the overwhelming desire to eat some­thing specific, whether it be chocolate, potato chips, a burger, or some other food? We’ve all experienced cravings, but we should be careful about the way in which we satisfy them. Cravings are not the same as hunger, in fact they couldn't be more different!  Hunger is controlled by the stomach, but Cravings are controlled by the brain.  Hunger is all about survival, but cravings are about your body communicating with you.
By understanding what your body is actually deficient in you can get to the root cause of the crav­ings, and eventually kick them all together.
There are numerous possible meanings of cravings, depending on the type of craving and your eating habits. Before you satisfy cravings, drink a tall glass of pure water. Quite often we misinterpret our body’s signal for thirst as a signal of hunger.  Some experts estimate that up to 80 percent of the population is chronically dehydrated, so start with water before you try to decipher your cravings.
Craving this:Reason is:Restore with this:
COMMON FOOD
CheeseEssential Fatty Acids deficiencyOmega 3′s (EPA and DHA)- Flax oil, ground flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts
Calcium deficiencySesame seeds/ tahini, broccoli, kale, legumes, mustard and turnip greens
Calcium supplementation
Pasta, white bread, pastriesChromium deficiencyOnion, romaine lettuce, tomato, cinnamon, grapes, apples, sweet potato
Chromium supplementation
Bread and toastNitrogen deficiencyFoods containing proteins, i.e.. Green leafy veg, nuts, seeds, legumes, grains
Red meatIron deficiencyBeans, legumes, unsulphured prunes, figs+ other dried fruit, seaweed, spinach, cherries,
 Vitamin C
Iron
PopcornStress hormone fluctuationsMeditation, breathing exercises, exercise, leafy greens, vitamin B and Vitamin C , Adrenal Support
CrispsChloride deficiencyCelery, olives, tomato, kelp, Himalayan sea salt
Essential Fatty Acids deficiencyOmega 3′s (EPA and DHA)- Flax oil, ground flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts
FLAVOR
Burned FoodCarbon deficiency
Fresh fruits
Acid foodsMagnesium deficiencyRaw cacao nibs/beans/powder, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, greens, fruit, Magnesium supplements
Salty FoodsChloride deficiencyCelery, olives, tomato, kelp, Himalayan sea salt
Stress hormone fluctuationsMeditation, breathing exercises, exercise, leafy greens, vitamin B and vitamin C
SWEETS
ChocolateMagnesium deficiencyRaw cacao nibs/beans/powder, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, greens, fruit,magnesium
Soda, fizzy drinksCalcium deficiencySesame seeds/ tahini, broccoli, kale, legumes, mustard and turnip greens
Calcium supplementation
General sweetsHypoglycemia (low blood sugar)Fruit, high fibre foods (beans, legumes), complex carbs (grains), chromium (cinnamon)
Tryptophan deficiencySpirulina, pumpkin/sesame/sunflower seeds, raw cacao, oatmeal, sweet potato, spinach, raisins,
Tryptophan
Chromium deficiencyOnion, romaine lettuce, tomato, cinnamon, grapes, apples, sweet potato Chromium
Sulphur deficiencyCruciferous vege (kale, cabbage, etc), cranberries, horseradish, asparagus, carob powder, garlic, onion
Phosphorus deficiencyWhole grains, pinto beans, pumpkin seeds, brazil nuts, lentils
STIMULANTS
Coffee or black teaSulphur deficiencyCruciferous vege (kale, cabbage, etc), cranberries, horseradish, asparagus, carob powder, garlic, onion
Iron deficiencyBeans, legumes, unsulphured prunes, figs+ other dried fruit, seaweed, spinach, cherries,
Vitamin C
Iron
NaCl (salt) deficiencyHimalayan or Aztecan sea salt, Apple Cider vinegar, kombucha
Phosphorous deficiencyWhole grains, pinto beans, pumpkin seeds, brazil nuts, lentils
Alcohol, recreational drugsCalcium deficiencySesame seeds/ tahini, broccoli, kale, legumes, mustard and turnip greens
Calcium
Glutamine deficiencyCabbage, beetroot, beans, spinach, parsley, vegetable juice
Glutamine
Protein deficiencyGreen leafy vegetable, nuts, seeds, legumes, grains, beans
Protein Powder
Potassium deficiencyCitrus fruits, bitter green leafy veg, banana, tomato, pineapple, black olives, seaweeds
Potassium supplement
Avenin deficiencyOatmeal, granola, cereals, whole grains
TobaccoSilicon deficiencyHorsetail herb, nuts, seeds, oats, millet, barley, onions, whole wheat, beetroot. Avoid refined starches
Tyrosine deficiencyFruits (esp. avocado and banana), whole grains, oats, legumes, beans, nuts, seeds,
Vitamin C
Tyrosine
EATING HABITS
Lack of appetiteChloride deficiencyCelery, olives, tomato, kelp, Himalayan or Aztecan sea salt
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiencyWhole grains, peanuts, seeds, beans, green and yellow vegetables
B-Complex
Niacin (Vitamin B3) deficiencyPeanuts, sunflower seeds, wheat bran and wheat germ
Manganese deficiencyWalnuts, almonds, pecans, whole grains, green leafy veges, pineapple, blueberries
Niacin
Manganese
Often overeatingTryptophan deficiencySpirulina, pumpkin/sesame/sunflower seeds, raw cacao, oatmeal, sweet potato, spinach, raisins
Tryptophan
Tyrosine deficiencyFruits (esp. Avocado and banana), whole grains, oats, legumes, beans, nuts, seeds,
Vitamin C
Tyrosine
Silicon deficiencyHorsetail herb, nuts, seeds, oats, millet, barley, onions, whole wheat, beetroot. Avoid refined starches
Often snackyNo balanced diet, missing nutrientsDo a detox, substitute junk food for healthy meals
MORE BIZARRE
Crunching on iceIron deficiencyBeans, legumes, unsulphured prunes, figs+ other dried fruit, seaweed, spinach, cherries,
Vitamin C
Iron
Laundry starchIron deficiencyBeans, legumes, unsulphured prunes, figs+ other dried fruit, seaweed, spinach, cherries,
Vitamin C
Iron
Cigarette buttsIron deficiencyBeans, legumes, unsulphured prunes, figs+ other dried fruit, seaweed, spinach, cherries,
Vitamin C
Iron

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