Sugar Cravings Root Cause Part 1 (Yin/Yang Imbalance)
When it comes to sugar, it is not simply that we don’t have the willpower or discipline to control our cravings – there are some deeper, physiological and biological reasons behind our urge.
In my last post What's Wrong With Sugar I mentioned that I would give out some tips and information on Thursday about how to curb cravings etc.
So Here we go!
What I will do is to look at why we have those uncontrollable cravings, and what we can do to reduce them naturally and gradually over time.
When we understand the reason behind those cravings, we have a much better chance to outsmart them and curb them using ways other than sugar.
First, let’s look at one concept which is Yin/Yang balance or opposites like hot and cold or sweet and salty etc.
Eating foods that throw our body out of balance can create food cravings. It is very helpful to look at this idea under the lens of Yin/Yang balance.
We can put all our foods along the Yin/Yang spectrum. Yin foods are the ones that are cool and expanding in nature, while Yang foods are ones that are warm and contracting in nature.
When we eat too much Yang foods – such as red meat, salt and egg, our body will want some Yin foods to restore balance. Sugar and alcohol are extreme Yin foods that our body would usually crave.
Armed with this knowledge, you can reduce your sugar cravings by eating less extreme yang foods and instead, choose foods that are more neutral on the Yin/Yang spectrum.
Examples are whole grains, fish, sea vegetables, beans, root vegetables, and winter squash to name a few!
Stay tuned for more tips on how to reduce sugar cravings and the causes as well as more health,fitness and wellness information!
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Refined table sugar, also called sucrose, is extracted from either sugar cane or beets and then refined. During the process, it is striped of its vitamins, minerals and fiber. It actually requires extra effort from the body to digest and assimilate.
The body must deplete its own store of minerals and enzymes to absorb sucrose properly. Therefore, instead of providing the body with nutrition, refined sugar creates deficiencies.
Sugar has a lot of negative health impacts:
- it can suppress the immune system
- weaken eyesight
- cause hypoglycemia
- cause weight gain
- exacerbate arthritis
- contribute to the development of osteoporosis
- increase cholesterol
- contribute to development of diabetes
- speed up skin aging
- increase fluid retention
- cause poor concentration
- lead to mood swings and depression
Sugar is also related to ADD and ADHD, in both adults and children.
If sugar causes us so much trouble, why are we still hooked?
The reason is, sugar is an addictive substance, because:
1. Eating even a small amount creates a desire for more; and
2. Sudden quitting causes withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, mood swings, cravings and fatigue.
It is important to realize that sugar is an addictive substance – just like caffeine and even alcohol – because then psychologically you won’t blame yourself for being "weak" and give up when you try to "quit" and fall off the wagon.
It’s not just about willpower – your cravings have a physical cause and in my next blog post (Thursday) I am going to give you the tools so that you can get to the root cause of your cravings, and wean off your intake gradually and painlessly.
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With the Holidays fast approaching the tend to overeat and drink happens to the best of us but if you are already on your path to losing weight & improving fitness?
You don't have to fall prey to the Holiday "food trap".
The rich foods and beverages that are usually very high in sugars and fats come out in plenty this time of year and this can really spike our blood sugar levels causing us to crash and burn leaving us with little of no energy.
To minimize spikes and crashes in energy levels, you want to make sure your nutritional intake supports a sustained flow of energy by limiting fluctuation in blood sugar levels.
An even blood sugar level can also help you improve your focus and concentration, and help you prevent mood swings caused by hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Here are 5 tips to use nutrition to support a sustained flow of energy:
1. Eat meals with a low glycemic load – combine whole grains and vegetables (high fiber foods) with a moderate amount of good fats and lean protein.
2. Eat foods rich in B vitamins, such as whole grains
3. Eat just the right amount and type of protein for your body – a basic guideline is 15%-20% of your daily intake or more depending on lifestyle, goals and energy requirements.
4. Stay hydrated – dehydration often causes fatigue and headaches.
5. Avoid caffeine, which can worsen blood sugar fluctuation.
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