Food for Thought: Sweet Tooth

Sugar cravings can result from a number of things…among the top causes are:

• Not eating enough calories
• Feelings of happiness or euphoria when eating sweets
• Lack of protein, good fats, and fiber
• Chronic abnormal sleep or sleep deprivation
• Chronic stress
• Underactive thyroid gland
• Yeast infection
• Overworked adrenal gland

The way to counteract sugar cravings is to eat more fiber, lean proteins, and good fats such as that which is found in salmon (omega 3 fatty acids). Additionally, it’s always good to ensure we are getting enough rest and keep stress levels low.