What Your Cravings Mean

Since we talked about cravings, let's see what the cravings actually mean! Sometimes your cravings can be an underlying emotion or a nutrient deficiency. The best way to fight a craving is to understand it.

• Chocolate: sense of deprivation; stress; magnesium deficiency
• Carbs: fluctuations in blood sugar; low mood; depression; nitrogen deficiency
• Sugar: blood sugar imbalance; mineral deficiencies (chromium, carbon, phosphorous, sulfur, tryptophan)
• Fatty foods: low energy; fat deficiency; calcium deficiency
• Ice: iron deficiency
• Coffee or tea: salt deficiency; stress; lack of sleep
• Carbonated drinks: calcium deficiency
• Cold drinks: magnesium deficiency; or you're just thirsty
• Salty foods: adrenal fatigue; stress; low electrolytes; chloride or silicon deficiency

What is your biggest craving? A well-rounded diet can help keep avoid nutrient deficiencies, keeping your cravings to a minimum!