CURB & CONQUER YOUR FOOD CRAVINGS - Part I: Nourishing Your Body-Mind System

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CURB & CONQUER YOUR FOOD CRAVINGS - Part I: Nourishing Your Body-Mind System

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The topic of food cravings is a complex issue. That's why most

people are unable to overcome them. With a little understanding

and practical know-how, however, you too can successfully quell

cravings and adopt a balanced way of eating.

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CURB & CONQUER YOUR FOOD CRAVINGS - Part I: Nourishing Your Body-Mind System

Copyright © 2006 Hayford, C.N.C.

Award-winning author, " If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It! "

http://www.FoodFitnessByPhone.com

The topic of food cravings is a complex issue. That's why most

people are unable to overcome them. With a little understanding

and practical know-how, however, you too can successfully quell

cravings and adopt a balanced way of eating.

First, it is critical to understand that food cravings are your

body's way of speaking to you. It is begging you to feed it

properly, and it won't stop begging until you do. It's that

simple.

When you give your body/mind system adequate amounts of the

nutrients it needs and stop giving it substances that trigger

insatiable desires, the cravings will go away. To start, follow

these simple, yet vitally-important recommendations to be sure

your body is getting what it requires:

1 ~ Eat three regular meals a day consisting of 70-100% natural,

unprocessed, preferably organic foods, such as fresh fruits

& vegetables; whole grains (i.e. brown rice, oats, millet,

quinoa, etc.); legumes (i.e. white, red, mung or aduki

beans); and fresh meats, fish or poultry.

2 ~ Take a " green food " supplement daily - especially barley

grass or a blend that contains barley grass as it helps

to stabilize blood sugar levels, which will help with

cravings for sweets and other substances as well.

3 ~ Make sure you're getting enough of the " good fats. " Consume

1-3 tbps. extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, virgin coconut

oil or raw, unsalted nuts and seeds daily. AND, take an

essential fatty acid supplement daily (i.e. Evening Primrose

oil, flax oil, fish oils, etc.)

4 ~ Because the overwhelming majority of people today are

depleted of nutrients in general, it is also wise to

take a broad-spectrum whole food supplement every day.

Berry Young Juice, Frequensea, Body Balance, Noni Juice

and Berry Greens are at the top of my list as they are

especially effective at reducing cravings for poor

quality foods.

5 ~ Supplementing with an ionic mineral formula is also helpful

because our soils and processed foods are so deficient in

these essential nutrients.

When introducing supplements into the body, it is wise to start

with one at a time, taking half the recommended dose and

gradually build up from there. I have known people who have

quelled their cravings just by taking the above-mentioned

supplements regularly without making any changes to their diet.

For best results and your overall health, however, it is best to

avoid or eliminate altogether substances that trigger cravings,

such as the following:

1 ~ Stimulants - including caffeine, refined salt, alcohol and

refined carbohydrates (sugars, high fructose corn syrup,

white refined flour, etc.) These substances act like drugs

in the body sending your biochemistry soaring out of balance,

which can cause powerful, addictive desires for them.

2 ~ Common food allergens - including, but not limited to wheat,

dairy, soy, corn, etc. Most people today are sensitive to one

or more of the common food allergens, which are also notorious

for inducing unnatural cravings.

3 ~ Processed foods - especially those that contain monosodium

glutamate (MSG), aspartame or hydrogenated oils. MSG and

aspartame are neuro-toxic additives that trigger the brain

to crave more food in general. Hydrogenated oils, or the

" bad fats, " deplete the body of essential fatty acids causing

cravings for fatty foods in particular.

Because they do not nourish the body-the very definition of food-

none of the above can truly be classified as food. In fact, these

substances are known as anti-nutrients because they deplete the

body of existing nutrients in order to process them through.

Stay tuned for more help with this complex topic in Parts 2

and 3. In the mean time, Follow the above recommendations

consistently for the next 30-90 days and I guarantee your

cravings will start to fade. You'll also start feeling better

and have more energy to do all that you desire!

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Hayford, C.N.C., is the award-winning author of

" If It’s Not Food, Don't Eat It! " As a former junk food

junkie turned nutrition and health coach she has helped

thousands reverse dis-ease, and restore their health,

energy and natural weight. For tips, talks and teleclasses

on healthy eating and holistic self-care, visit:

http://www.FoodFitnessByPhone.com or call 303.746.8970