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Carbs 101: why do I crave them and when should I eat them. – Part 2
Why Do I Get Cravings? Cravings (specifically for carbs and sugar), are often caused by a lack of adequate energy stores in the body. Your body needs those nutrients to function, and if your reserves are low you’re going to get “hangry.” When we eat those simple, processed carb foods, it causes our blood sugar to spike, and our metabolism eventually gets used to the short bursts of sudden energy those foods deliver. But just as quickly as that energy arrives, it disappears, and when our blood sugar takes the inevitable crash, our bodies start frantically searching for the next hit. That’s when you experience cravings and often times mood swings,…
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How to curb sugar cravings!
Today’s food landscape is filled with quick, cheap access to sugar whenever we are craving it — and even when we aren’t. Whether you reach for sugar after every meal, first thing in the morning or as a bedtime snack substitute these foods instead: 🍓whole, fresh fruit like strawberries and raspberries provides a great source of fiber that allows for the slow-release of the natural sugars. 💥Tip: Blend frozen berries into a smoothie or cream them in the food processor with half a frozen banana to create a thicker frozen texture similar to soft-serve ice cream.🍦 🌟Packed with heart-healthy fats, almonds can help control blood sugar, keeping intense sugar cravings…
