Cravings

Some say that cravings are struggles that one needs to "get" through to become stronger. Some say that cravings are our body's way of telling us we need to eat that or else! Some simply don't pay attention to what their bodies are telling them and they just eat whatever they feel like. That is probably the majority of people in existence.

I am of the thought that our bodies do tell us what we should be eating, but not necessarily in specific food form. About once a month (yes we can say it... a little before that time of the month) I get a strong craving. No it is NOT chocolate! Ha! It's for beef! I want some steak. Beef is higher in iron. My body is already naturally low in iron, so when it's time, my body is gearing up and wanting more iron. So, what I do is try to eat some other iron rich foods, like spinach, so I can build that up. Occasionally I'll do the beef as long as it is organic and grass fed...you are what you eat, but you are what you eat eats too!

So, next time that your body is telling you to eat something that you feel you need to resist (like chocolate or ice cream) maybe find a way to indulge in the actual thing you need, like a big glass of full fat raw milk and a 80%+ chocolate bar. This will satisfy your craving and give your body what it is telling you it needs!