Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition What Do These 5 Food Cravings Mean About Your Body?
Sep 5, 2025
Delve into the intriguing world of food cravings and what they reveal about your body. Discover how cravings for salt may indicate a need for electrolytes, while sugar and chocolate urges could signal mineral deficiencies. Explore cravings for dairy and red meat as signs of nutritional needs. Learn to manage these cravings, and understand the role of stress and hydration. Plus, uncover the hidden dangers of microplastics in your kitchen and find healthier cooking alternatives. Tune in for valuable insights on achieving better health!
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Salt Cravings Signal Electrolyte Need
- Craving salty, crunchy foods often signals low electrolytes and trace minerals rather than a true taste preference.
- Hydration and mineral-rich options like bone broth, sea vegetables, or salted fruit better address the need than chips.
Tackle Sweet Cravings With Chromium
- Address sugar cravings by raising chromium through foods like broccoli, mushrooms, and red meat or a 200–500 mcg supplement.
- Also rule out dehydration because drinking water can reduce dopamine-seeking sweet binges.
Satisfy Chocolate Urges With Magnesium
- If you crave chocolate, try supplementing magnesium or use an electrolyte powder containing magnesium.
- Seek non-food dopamine boosts like sunlight, laughter, walking, or exercise to break chocolate-driven reward cycles.