Follow Your Cravings

Craving all day long might not be so bad; in fact, it could be your body's signals about what it needs to function better.   Our body can communicate in mysterious ways, and we must be attentive to any important message it might be trying to convey. It turns out that when you have a craving, it not only means you have urges or want to break your diet, but your body is asking for specific things. This is a quite advanced and precise communication system since the type of craving indicates the type of nutrients we are lacking. The problem arises when something tempts us; we go for the obvious alternatives and choose chocolate for sweetness, chips for saltiness, and other junk food to silence those devouring sensations. That’s why here we recommend some healthier responses to each type of craving, so you can keep your body healthy and happy.   Sweet cravings This specific craving can mean one of two things: the first is that you need sulfur and carbon phosphorus, or that you actually just need pure energy to move forward. Instead of heading straight for chocolate truffles, we recommend swapping it for fresh fruit, sweet potatoes, and even sweet cheeses to satisfy that craving.   Carbohydrate cravings These can be among the most dangerous for the diet since they lead you straight to the breadbox, but instead, enjoy a turkey burger, almonds, and even beans. This is because your body needs nitrogen, which is found in all the foods we mentioned. Black Bean Soup Recipe Ingredients: - 2 medium tomatoes - 1/2 onion - 1 small garlic clove - 3 tablespoons corn oil - 2 tablespoons chicken broth - 3 cups cooked black beans - 6 cups broth from cooking the beans - pepper to taste - paneer cheese cut into cubes (for serving) Click here to see the steps to prepare this black bean soup.   Junk food cravings When you crave fast food, your body is usually trying to tell you that you need calcium. Instead of swinging by the food court, prepare yourself a broccoli salad with chicken and parmesan cheese. It may not sound as tempting as fries, but you’ll feel much better after eating it.   Coffee cravings This means your body needs salt and iron. If you want to avoid insomnia and eat healthier, then lean cuts of meat and fresh berries can help. Also, wanting a lot of coffee could mean you’re thirsty, so grab a large glass of water before filling up on caffeine. Beer Marinated Skirt Steak Recipe Ingredients: - 1 kilogram of skirt steak - 1 can of light beer - 1 lime - 1 tablespoon ground black pepper - 3 garlic cloves - 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar - 4 tablespoons coarse salt - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce If you want to see how to prepare this recipe click here.   Are you willing to try these alternatives and eat healthier?