Sweets & Salty Treats

Sweets & Salty Treats!! Yum Yum!! We all love them but they aren't always good for us. Here are a couple secrets on how to get past the cravings.

Salty Snacker - If you find yourself craving salt or anything salty your body is probably telling you that you need salt. Salt is actually an electrolyte - your body needs salt to carry messages along your nerves and help control your heartbeat. If you eat too much then your kidneys can't handle it and that is why you end up with fluid retention. To help with the cravings you can put salt in your oatmeal at breakfast or your rice at lunch. You want to try to stay away from salt at dinner. But if you find yourself eating something really salty DRINK WATER it will help with the bloating!

Sweet Treats- People start craving sugar or something sweet when their blood sugar levels are low which is usually in the afternoon or evening. So what's the answer? Complex Carbs - I know I know carbohydrates are scary but they are actually starches and sugars that provide the energy our bodies need to function and grow. I am sure you have heard of simple carbs and complex carbs. Simple carbs are very easy to digest which enables the body to benefit from a burst of energy. Simple carbs can be found in fruits, some vegetables, honey and other processed sugars. Complex Carbs are referred to as starch and fiber. They are more difficult for the body to break down rapidly, which ensures a longer, more sustained supply of energy. So if find yourself one of those people that crave the afternoon sweet treat try upping your complex carbs at breakfast and lunch. That should help get you through the afternoon without grabbing that candy bar :)

If you need any help trying to figure out what to eat to get your complex carbs in let me know. I would be more than happy to help you out!!