Crave this? Eat That!

Have you ever had a craving for something to eat and you felt like you just had to have? Your body is telling you it's missing something and the craving will help get it back. But this could be detrimental to your diet. There is no need to eat unhealthy foods even when you are craving them. Take a look at the chart below and let it be your guide to feed your cravings in a healthy way.

You’re Craving…	What You Need…	What to Eat Instead…
Chocolate	Magnesium	Nuts, Seeds, Legumes, Fruit
Sugary Foods, Sweets	Chromium	Broccoli, Grapes, Cheese, Chicken
	Carbon	Fresh Fruit
	Phosphorous	Chicken, Beef, Fish, Eggs, Dairy, Nuts, Legumes, Grains
	Sulphur	Cranberries, Horseradish, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Cabbage
	Tryptophan	Cheese, Lamb, Liver, Raisins, Sweet Potato, Spinach
Bread, Toast, Pasta, Other Carbs	Nitrogen	High Protein Foods: Meat, Fish, Nuts, Beans
Oily/Fatty Foods	Calcium	Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Legumes, Broccoli, Green Leafy Veggies
Salty Foods	Chloride	Fish, Goats Milk
General Overeating	Silicon	Nuts, Seeds; Avoid unrefined starches like white bread, pasta, rice
	Tryptophan	Cheese, Liver, Lamb, Raisins, Sweet Potato, Spinach
	Tyrosine	Orange, Green or Red Fruits and Veggies, Vitamin C Supplement

Remember, eating healthy does not have to be expensive, time consuming, or hard. Take a little time to invest in what you eat and you will reap the benefits.