Comments on: How to keep your food cravings in check

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:13:23 +0000

In reply to Kenya G. Johnson. Try the chromium again, Kenya. With some minerals you have to keep at it for a few months before you see tangible results. How's your water intake? Water is intricately tied to salt too.

By: Kenya G. Johnson

Kenya G. Johnson — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 21:02:37 +0000

I’d say I probably crave salt more than sure and it effects me terrible. Sometimes I can feel myself swelling after eating almost anything that contains salt. Yet I love pretzels. I don’t keep popcorn around because I’d eat it every day. I can control the pretzels better. I’ve actually taken Chromium before to stop the sugar cravings. I never knew if it was really working or I was consciously really trying.

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 20:28:03 +0000

In reply to Ceil. Hi Ceil! Sounds like you have a good plan in place for your sugar and chocolate cravings and that you're aware of your triggers. Those are great steps toward victory over cravings. Keep it up!

By: Ceil

Ceil — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 20:10:13 +0000

Hi Alison! I do crave chocolate and sugar, so I guess I’m the ‘double-threat’. I also take Magnesium for a low blood level, so I guess this makes sense.
I know I make sugar a go-to whenever I feel bored or emotional. I have become more aware of the behavior lately, so I hope to follow that with some good sense in the eating department. It’s not easy to stop bad habits, but I know I can do it if I put my mind to it.
Thanks for this reinforcing information!
Ceil

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 02:35:58 +0000

In reply to Tamara. There definitely is a connection between salt and water. Chocolate for me, too, is an emotional craving. Potatoes, not so much! LOL

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 02:18:10 +0000

In reply to Dana. Yes, Dana, I currently am using Essential Nutrients from Women's Health Network as my multi. In the past, I've also used Garden of Life's Vitamin Code 50 and Wiser Women multivitamin. Both are quite good and give you a good variety of vitamins, mega minerals, micronutrients, and trace minerals.

By: Dana

Dana — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 20:02:44 +0000

I’m a chocoholic for sure! Pretty sure it’s emotional, although I don’t deny the sugar addiction. But I could leave a bowl of Swedish fish on the counter for months and never touch it, even if it was the only sugar available.

You mention a high quality multi-vitamin – do you have one you use and recommend?

By: Tamara

Tamara — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 18:52:22 +0000

Hmmm.. what a good question. I didn’t even have pregnancy cravings. I once read that you crave salt when you’re dehydrated, though. I always thought that was a little backwards but now it makes sense to me.
I definitely love chocolate and appreciate it, but it’s more of an emotional craving. I crave potatoes, though!!

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:11:00 +0000

In reply to Novelette Morton. LOL re: sarcastic remarks. Yep, trying to eat responsibly does create a certain amount of backlash. You're right; confidence and discipline are the key here, and knowing what these foods can really do to your body if you persist in consuming them!

By: Novelette Morton

Novelette Morton — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 15:56:23 +0000

Good article, Alison!

Comfort food is sometimes irresistible. However, I believe that if one is normally disciplined when it comes to eating healthy, a little indulgence won’t kill:)

Culture has a lot to do with what we eat – especially sugars and salt. When you avoid those things though you are thought to be a freak but if you are confident, you would ignore the sarcastic remarks that are sometimes made.