Compass Rose Nutrition & Wellness
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With Gaylene Gomez
Cravings of sugar, cravings of chips, cravings of all those yummy but bad for us foods are something we all struggle with. Myself, my clients and I’m sure you too sometimes.
I'm certainly no stranger to the occasional urge to rip open a chocolate bar, or dive into a bag of my favorite chips - and I'll bet you aren't a stranger to this either. The occasional indulgence isn't anything to be alarmed about, but if you find yourself licking the remnants of these indulgences off your fingers on a more regular basis, you’ll need to practice some control to get in charge of those cravings.
Eliminate Food Cravings and Improve Your Mood With This Secret Weapon
Do you keep track of what you’re eating and drinking?
If the answer is “hardly ever” or “never”, you might want to change that! It’s much easier than you think to underestimate how much you’re actually eating and to think that you’re eating healthier than you really are.
When you start keeping track and logging your food and drink consumption (among other things like sleep and stress), you might be surprised at what you find and be able to spot patterns linked to your wellbeing.
Food journaling also keeps you accountable to yourself for meeting your health goals. Knowing that you’re going to have to admit to yourself exactly what you ate can be a game changer when it comes to your eating habits!
What Your Food Cravings Are Really Telling You!
Do you ever find yourself having incredibly strong cravings for a certain type of food? I'm sure you do, I think we ALL do. Well, according to scientific research, it could be your body’s way of telling you that you’re lacking in a specific nutrient.
Genuine hunger is triggered by the stomach and if you’re hungry enough, it’s likely you’d eat pretty much anything.
Cravings though, tend to be a lot more specific and more focused on a certain type of food, which gives a lot away in terms of what your body truly needs or might be lacking. You may not realize it, but certain cravings can tell you exactly what your body is crying out for.
Here are some common food cravings that I know myself and my clients have, and what they suggest your body isn’t getting enough of so that next time you reach for that chocolate bar or salty food, you are well informed to make the right food choice for your body!
Ready? We'll start with one of the most popular.
