Food for the mind.

Do you crave certain foods? Focusing on what you eat is very important to health and fitness. Our body is a super computer and it never makes mistakes. However, we can have constant cravings. Cravings are signals to the body to maintain balance in what we eat. Why does our body crave foods?
1. Lack of primary food Eating can be a substitute for what ails us. Being bored, stressed, dissatisfaction in a relationship, etc.
2. Water Lack of water can say to your body that you are thirsty and create dehydration. Dehydration can manifest as mild hunger. Drink water to stave off cravings.
3. Imbalance Eating foods with too much sugar can cause a craving for meat. Too much raw food can cause a craving for cooked foods.
4. Inside coming out Cravings come from foods just eaten, or foods from our childhood. Try to eat healthier versions of these foods.
5. Seasonal Cravings can help one to create balance during a particular season. Cooling foods in summer or heat producing foods in winter.
6. Lack of nutrients Inadequate nutrients creates odd cravings. Inadequate nutrients can produce a craving for non nutritional forms of energy, like caffeine.
7. Hormonal- Fluctuating hormones can create cravings for both men and women.
8. Disharmony- When things are going well we can create imbalance. We crave foods that throw us off, thus creating more cravings to balance ourselves. This often happens from low blood sugar and may result in strong mood swings.

So if I may say craving is not a bad thing. It another way you body is telling you what it lacks

Somthing to try simple quick and easy.

Egg salad sandwich

> 2 hard-boiled eggs
> 4 hard-boiled egg whites
> 2 tbsp fat-free sour cream
> 1 tbsp mustard
> 2 tbsp finely chopped onion
> ¼ tsp dried dill
> Dash of ground black pepper
> 4 slices wholegrain bread, toasted
> 1 handful seedless raisins

How to make it

1. In a bowl, mash the eggs and egg whites into small pieces with a potato masher. Stir in the sour cream, mustard and onion until well mixed.

2. Add the dill and pepper.

3. Spread the mixture on two slices of toast and top each slice with another piece of toast.

4. Serve the raisins on the side.

Makes 2 servings.
Hope you will enjoy.

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