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The human organism is like a computer. It is a difficult system with a huge number of codes that help all parts to work harmoniously. When one code is broken, the system shows an error and the same happens with our body. We consist of different vitamins and minerals, fat and proteins which are our core 'codes' for existence. The lack or excess of micro- and macronutrients leads to organism bugs. That is why we can feel unusual for our body feelings: severe fatigue, strong hunger, nervosity, pain, and cravings. Cravings for sweet, salty, and fatty food are familiar

to everyone. 

 

Who did not have a strong desire to eat chocolate, a pickle, or something fried at least once in life? What if we say that actually you do not want these products? In fact, your organism just shows an error, meaning that you lack the concrete nutrient that is vital for existence. However, we used to choose the food options that firstly associate with sugar, salt, and fat - junk food. While the micronutrient/macronutrient deficiency can be replenished with healthy food. 

 

Here we provide information about the healthy replacements for the life moments when your body is craving sweet, salty, and fatty tastes.

Sweet Food

The craving for sweet food can be caused by the lack of a lot of nutrients, such as magnesium (especially, if you want chocolate), chromium, tryptophan, phosphorus, sulfur and happy hormones like serotonin. Moreover, the organism wants something sweet if it needs fast energy or it is dehydrated. To decrease this craving, you can also balance your sleep time and avoid stressful situations.

Before making decisions, please consult with your nutritionist and check your blood sugar level. Also please familiarise yourself with a recommended daily allowance provided by European Food Safety Authority.

Salty Food

Salt cravings can be explained by chloride deficiency. Also, this can be a sign of low calcium level. If you want salty food, maybe you need just a glass of water because of dehydration. 

Before making decisions, please consult with your nutritionist. Also please familiarise yourself with a recommended daily allowance provided by European Food Safety Authority.

Fatty Food

The craving for fatty food can be caused by the lack of a lot of nutrients, such as calcium and fatty acids. 

Before making decisions, please consult with your nutritionist. Also please familiarise yourself with a recommended daily allowance provided by European Food Safety Authority.

"What is it you truly desire?"

 

- Lucifer Morningstar (TV series "Lucifer")

Sweet food
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  • protection from fast fatigue

  • participates in the transfer of nerve impulses and in the contraction of the muscles

  • involved in the synthesis of proteins

  • helps maintain the health of bones and teeth

  • regulates the cell division process

  • contributes to maintaining psychological functions (memory, speech, thinking, attention, etc.)

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MAGNESIUM

Sources

Almonds                               Apple 

Avocado                              Banana​

Beef (ground)                         Black beans

Broccoli                                Carrot

Cashews                              Cereal

Chia seeds                            Chicken breast

Edamame                              Milk

Oatmeal                                Peanut butter

Peanuts                                  Potato with skin

Pumpkin seeds                        Raisins

Rice (white)                            Rice (brown)

Salmon                                 Soy milk

Spinach

Sources

Apples 

Bananas

Beef

Broccoli

Grape juice

Green beans

Milk and dairy products

Potatoes

Poultry

Red wine

Whole-grain products

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  • regulates the blood sugar level

  • transfers insulin

  • important for fat metabolism

  • helps the thyroid to work normally

  • participates in the immunity system formation

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CHROMIUM

Sources

Beans

Chicken

Eggs

Fish

Milk

Oatmeal

Peanuts

Pork

Pumpkin seeds  

Red meat

Sesame seeds

Soy

Tofu

Turkey

Нут
  • important for B3 vitamin formation

  • contributes to growth hormones

  • helps to suppress the appetite

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TRYPTOPHAN

Sources

Apple                           Asparagus

Cashew                        Chicken breast meat

Egg                              Kidney beans

Lentils                            Milk

Mozzarella cheese

Oatmeal

Peas

Potatoes

Rice (brown)

Salmon

Scallops

Sesame seeds

Tea (green)

Tomatoes

Yogurt

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  • included in bones and teeth tissues

  • participates in all body chemical processes

  • helps to adjust the acid-alkaline blood balance

  • releases energy from food consumed

  • contributes to the correct functioning of the kidneys

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PHOSPHOROUS

Sources

Almonds                      Asparagus                        Beef

Beer                           Black beans                            Brazil nuts

Broccoli                       Brussels sprouts                 Cheddar cheese

Chicken                       Cider                              Coconut milk

Curry powder               Dried apricots                   Dried figs

Dried peaches              Dried sultanas                   Duck

Eggs                           Gorgonzola cheese           Grape juice  

Ground ginger              Ham                               Horseradish

Kidney beans                Leeks                              Marmite

Milk                             Mussels                          Mustard

Oats                            Onion                            Parmesan cheese

Peanuts                         Prawns                           Pumpkin seeds

Radishes                       Red cabbage                  Scallops

Sesame seeds                Shrimp                           Soybeans

Split peas                      Tomato juice                   Turkey

Walnuts                        Wheat                           White beans

Wine

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  • important for blood coagulability

  • protects the protoplasm 

  • beneficial effect on the skin, hair and nails

  • slows the processes of aging of the body

  • has an antiallergenic effect

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SULFUR

Sources

Almonds                       Apples

Avocados                     Bananas

Beets                           Chia seeds

Coffee                         Dark Berries

Eggs                            Flax seeds

Goji Berries                   Lentils

Oatmeal                       Oranges

Peanut butter                  Pumkin seeds

Rice (brown)                   Salmon

Sardines                       Soybeans

Strawberries                  Sweet potatoes

Tea (green)                    Tuna

Water

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  • key to brain function

  • important for healthy sleep

  • serotonin cannot be found in food

  • to have serotonin it is needed to eat healthy and balanced 

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SEROTONIN

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ENERGY

Salty food

Sources

Almonds                         Beans

Broccoli                          Cheese

Chia seeds                     Clams

Curly kale                       Dried figs

Edamame                       Milk

Okra

Oranges

Sardines

Spinach

Sunflower seeds

Tofu

Trout

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  • bones and teeth formation 

  • muscle contractions

  • blood coagulability

  • normal heart rhythm

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CALCIUM

Sources

Celery

Lettuce

Olives

Rye

Seaweeds/algae

Tomatoes

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  • regulates the acid-alkaline balance

  • maintains osmotic pressure

  • retains the balance of water in the body

  • improves liver function

  • helps digestion

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CHLORIDE

Fatty food

Sources

Almonds                         Beans

Broccoli                          Cheese

Chia seeds                     Clams

Curly kale                       Dried figs

Edamame                       Milk

Okra

Oranges

Sardines

Spinach

Sunflower seeds

Tofu

Trout

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  • bones and teeth formation 

  • muscle contractions

  • blood coagulability

  • normal heart rhythm

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CALCIUM

Sources

Almonds

Chia seeds

Edamame

Mackerel

Oysters

Salmon

Sardines

Seabass

Seaweed/algae

Shrimp

Trout

Walnuts

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  • help the brain to function correctly

  • contribute to normal growth and development

  • decrease the risk of heart disease and vessels

  • defend from brain aging

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FATTY ACIDS

Let new changes appear in your life.
Eat tasty and healthy!
ENJOY
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