Explaining your cravings

• When you want CHOCOLATE what you really need is magnesium. Go for the Raw nuts and seeds, legumes, and fruits.

• When you crave SWEETS your body is asking for Chromium,Carbon, Phosphorus, Sulfur, and/or Tryptophan. Reach for green leafy veggies, fresh or dried fruits, and even a little animal protein.

• Want to load up on carbs? A desire for BREAD OR TOAST may be your body wanting Nitrogen. Reach for foods high in proteins.

• Dreaming of FATTY FRIED FOOD or FOOD HIGH IN OILS? Get a little Calcium instead. Try a veggie high in calcium such as mustard and turnip greens, broccoli, kale, legumes, or sesame instead of dairy products and get a boost in energy too.

• Do you need your morning COFFEE OT TEA? Phosphorous, Natural Sulfur, Iron and/or Natural Salt is what your body wants. Try a little lean meat with your breakfast and apple cider vinegar on your salads.

• Addictions like ALCOHOL OR RECREATIONAL DRUGS may be a cry for something else like Protein, Avenin, Calcium, Glutamine, and/or Potassium. Try oatmeal with walnuts, raw cabbage, seaweed, and sun dried black olives to help. *Never try to deal with an addiction on your own*

• Have a habit of CHEWING ICE? You may need Iron. Serve yourself a big bowl of black cherries.

• Can't wait for your next ice cold SODA OR CARBONATED DRINK? Try a glass of milk instead. You may need calcium.

• Need SALTY FOOD to make it through the day? You may be short on Chloride. Replenish it with raw goat milk, fish, or unrefined sea salt.

• Get those nagging PRE-MENSTRUAL CRAVINGS? You may lack Zinc. Eat more seafood, leafy vegetables or root vegetables during your cycle.

Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_2226035_body-needs-craves-bad-stuff.html

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