Newport Beach Chiropractor: Science Behind Your Food Cravings

Did you know that if when you have specific food cravings, it's really your body signaling to you that you're really experiencing certain chemical deficiencies? Your body always has the ability to signal you to do certain things or give it the things it needs to run optimally. When there's a problem, or a deficiency, it is communicated to the rest of your body as a whole via your nervous system.

Often these cravings that we get cause us to act in a misguided way- for instance, did you know that when you crave sweets, your body is really signaling that you're experiencing a chromium deficiency? And that the best way to satisfy this craving is by eating foods enriched with chromium, such as broccoli, grapes or cheese? How about if you're craving salty foods your body is really lacking chloride and the best way to get that is not by eating a bags of chips, but by eating fish? Check out this interesting article compiled by one naturopathic physician that I came across, breaking down the chemical science behind satisfying cravings for chocolate, coffee, soda and more!