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CURB CRAVINGS WITH GINGER If there were ever an ancient “miracle drug,” ginger would no doubt be in the running for that title. Ginger’s widespread use in ancient Chinese, Indian and Arabic cultures is testament to the versatility and potency of this natural medicine. Ginger rhizomes, or roots, have been used to help digestion, clear the arteries, treat arthritis, relieve nausea, reduce tumor growth and migraines, eliminate fever and infection and lower cholesterol levels. Ginger’s curative properties make it an essen CURB CRAVINGS WITH HEMP SEEDS Hemp seeds pack a nutritional punch, especially for their size. These tiny seeds are chock full of protein and other essential vitamins and nutrients. Adding hemp seeds to your diet can help your energy levels and your waistline. CURB CRAVINGS WITH ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS Society has finally gotten over the “fat free” craze and realized that fats are important to human development. In fact, there are certain fats called “Essential Fatty Acids” that play an important role in your body’s functioning. These fats are so important that you should take extra steps to get them into your daily diet. CURB CRAVINGS WITH FIBER IN YOUR DIET Almost everyone knows that fiber in the diet is important, but few know exactly what it is or what it does. Fiber helps keep you fuller longer and helps reduce cravings for unhealthy food. Fiber will keep you regular and can guard against cancer, heart disease and diabetes. CURB CRAVINGS WITH QUINOA Quinoa is a “rediscovered” grain that has many health benefits. This ancient food was once considered to be “the gold of the Incas” and is finding its way back into the modern diet. People who want a grain that is less allergenic than wheat and as versatile as rice should consider quinoa. Mustard for Health: Speed Up Your Metabolism and Improve Digestion Mustard is known to be very helpful for digestion, and can help to speed up your metabolism. Curb Cravings With Cinnamon: The Spice of Life Do you enjoy cinnamon? Here is a spice that we can enjoy, and that is also healthy for us. Curb Cravings With Pine Nuts: Natural Appetite Suppressant If you have not tried the simple pine nut, you will be amazed at the healthy punch this tiny nut packs. Its key benefit is that it suppresses hunger and tells your brain “Thanks, but I am already full.” Curb Cravings With Green Tea: Helps the Body Burn Fat Green tea has a long history of healthful benefits and its qualities are significantly more effective than black tea. Both teas come from the carnellia sinensis plant but green tea leaves are steamed rather than fermented like black and oolong teas. Why Do I Crave Alcohol? Craving alcohol is a complicated process that involves several different factors. We are usually first introduced to alcohol at a young age (in our teens). Since no-one under the age of 21 (in the US) is allowed to purchase alcohol, it becomes “cool” and desirable for young adults under 21 to give drinking a try. Why Do I Crave Food? Obviously we all crave food in general – It’s called hunger. That aside, there are all sorts of cravings of a particular food that can be caused by emotion, a nutritional deficiency or by habit. Why Do I Crave Caffeine? When you drink caffeinated drinks like coffee, tea and most sodas, the caffeine in the drink causes increased neuron activity in your brain, which in turn results in the release of a hormone we all know well – adrenalin. Why Do I Have Cravings During PMS? The fact is that many women crave certain food, mostly chocolate, sweets and salty / fatty foods like potato chips during “that time of the month”. Why Do I Have Salt Cravings? Craving salty foods can be a symptom of adrenal exhaustion, especially in people who live fast-paced, stressful lives. Keeping your salt cravings under control will help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and hypertension. Why Do I Have Cravings For Carbohydrates? Many of our comfort foods are heavy in carbs. Think about the foods you want and crave when you are feeling stressed or sad. Why Do I Have Chocolate Cravings? Chocolate is packed with antioxidants and certain nutrients including iron, copper, magnesium and potassium. Your body may need more of these nutrients and crave chocolate as a response. Why Do I Have Sugar Cravings? Our body needs limited amounts of sugar as a quick source of energy, but not in the amounts our society as a whole has been consuming sugar. It is also a good idea to stay away from white table sugar as much as possible. This refined sugar has almost no nutritional value other than the “empty” calories it provides. Some people refer to white sugar as “white death”. Four Secrets to Reducing Sugar Cravings Every year thousands of sugar-addicted women resolve to reduce their sugar intake and that of their families. Connie Eastwood successfully helped her family to reduce sugar cravings. This article summarizes 4 secrets Connie found to help her reduce sugar cravings and provide more nutritional alternatives for herself and her family.