Cravings for sweets
Why do we love sweets so much?
Our brain is designed to respond with feelings of pleasure when we taste something sweet, especially when the body is lacking of good nutrients, especially minerals. Not eating regularly or consuming plenty of water can lead to sweets cravings. When you feel your energy levels slowing down, most likely you are experiencing some type of deficiency.
Deficiencies plays a big role when cravings sweets and is a sign of a lack of certain minerals such as zinc, chromium, iron, calcium, and magnesium. It is important to follow “good meal habits” and to get the recommended nutrients the body needs to function. If not, cravings for sweets is inevitable.
When we go a long time without eating healthy food, our body begins to weaken due to lack of energy, then we go for the easiest foods like: Sweets.
Why do we crave sugar and salt, in particular?
First, we have to admit. They are so delicious, and beautiful (presentation).
Listen to your body: A craving can be a signal of some type of imbalance.
Stress: Pay attention to your stress level. Stress hormone can make you crave sugary, salty and fatty foods, because your brain thinks it needs fuel to fight whatever threat is causing the stress.
Lack of energy: When the body runs out of energy or fuel, meaning gets tired, you are more likely to turn to whatever you crave to get more energy.
Lack of sleep: Studies show that even a single night of sleep deprivation changes the levels of our hunger and appetite hormones.
Dehydration: Dehydration can be confused for hunger, and may trigger cravings.
