Canada where the sun is out for
such small periods during winter,
the cravings might be a sign of
seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
A lack of vitamin D, buildup
of stress, and sleep deprivation can
wreak havoc on your health.
We all know the feeling. You had
a rough day or a tough week and
you reach for something in hopes
it will make you feel better. Many
of our guilty pleasures aren’t
chock full of nutrients so you end
up feeling more lethargic and
heavy, again reaching for the
wrong food in hopes it will take
you away from the moment.
It is important to keep track
of your cravings and learn when
you need to listen and when you
need to ignore.
Categorize the Cravings
There will always be times
when a craving must be met. By
all means, meet it. Just be aware
of your choices and try not to
make a frequent habit of it if you
find it affects your health.
I wrote above about how
cravings aren’t from a need to
survive, but that is not entirely
true. I also mentioned how food
psychologists speculate that our
cravings for energy dense foods
were around even in our caveman
days as a way to ensure we were
eating enough to get us to the next
meal. With the amount of sugar
and fat filled food options readily
available today, it is a little less
necessary. And with all our
cravings being met easily, we are
running into health issues like
obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
Then there is the endless
cycle you can find yourself in by
meeting every indulgence. If my
exhaustion drew me to doughnuts
each morning I would become
heavier and more exhausted from
my choice, overtime inevitably
suffering from health issues.
Whereas a bowl of oatmeal each
morning would give me energy
and in the end make me feel