The One and Only Cause for Sugar Cravings Is This...
Studies show that sugar is addicting. Studies also show that sugar is a known depressant of the immune system. That being said, if sugar is addicting and depresses the immune system, why do Americans crave so much of it?
It may surprise some to learn that sugar is part of our DNA and genetic structure. Our bodies and brain rely on sugar or glucose to function properly. However, despite what you've been led to believe, sugar cravings are not an addiction. Our need for sugar is a physiological response that is perfectly natural. When the body gets proper nourishment, it no longer craves sugar. To explain, sugar cravings are a symptom of mineral deficiency.
When you think of sugar, don't think of the white stuff... refined sugar is disease-causing and bad for you. When you think of sugar, think fruit. Fruit contains the natural sugars, as well as the vitamins and minerals humans need to preserve and promote health and healing. To overcome sugar cravings all you need to do is reach for fruit!
Humans crave sugar specifically because they are deficient in iron. However, if you're deficient in iron and you've been living the processed food life, it's highly likely that you're deficient in other trace minerals as well. When humans are deficient in essential trace minerals it causes certain seeking behaviors that show in the form of overeating and binge eating.
Would eating a steak help to replenish iron? Yes? Will it stop the sugar cravings? Not likely. Think about how the average American grows up in this country. Immediately after birth, without a second thought, many of us are put on a processed "formula" as our main source of food. Even if we're breastfed for a time, eventually we're moved on to processed cereals and processed jarred foods, By the time we're toddlers, we're eating processed chicken fingers, french fries, fish sticks, yogurt, pizza and other junk food on-the-go. Is it any wonder our bodies are deficient? We've been eating processed food all our lives!
By the time we grow into teenagers, we've had every childhood disease in the book and we're in full binge mode, reaching for cookies, chips, chocolate and processed junk at every turn. Our faces are full with acne, we are moody, crampy and with hormones raging, our bodies are crying out to be nourished. In an unconscious attempt to replenish the minerals we're missing, seek a temporary fix by eating. Our mineral deficiencies cause us to seek out food (any food) to fill that nutritional void and instinctively we reach for the refined sugar. This is the number one reason we see binge eating disorder and PICA behaviors in humans and animals. This is one of the main reasons we develop so-called food addictions and are plagued with obesity.
The one and only way to overcome sugar cravings is to nourish yourself. Replace fresh organic fruit or unsulfured, dried fruits whenever there's a craving for sugar. You will also do well to vastly increase the amount of fresh vegetables in your diet. These foods pack a high essential trace mineral punch and will provide you all the nourishment you need to overcome your sugar addiction.
You will find, if you are consistent with this that you can succeed in nourishing your body on a cellular level so it will no longer crave sugar.
