Those Chocolate Cravings

 Hey! Do you ever crave some sweet chocolate? That's totally normal. There can be different reasons why these cravings are hitting, and you should probably learn some new ways to turn the corner and avoid them.

    As usual, I am NOT going to tell you to "never eat things that you don't need or that don't provide you with any nutrients." But, sometimes we have goals set and we want to know how to curb those sugar-loaded foods.

Chocolate

    Chocolate is a very popular craving to have. My first tip, for all of the foods you think you should lean off eating, is to try to avoid them in your kitchen. You can do this by choosing not to purchase chocolate in your next grocery-run, or by putting your chocolate in a hard-to-reach area of your cupboard. 

    When you crave chocolate, you most likely lack magnesium in your body. According to betteryou.com, Cravings for specific foods could be an indication of a deficiency in a micro or macronutrient. In particular, a craving for chocolate could highlight a magnesium deficiency. Magnesium is an essential mineral and is required for over 300 enzyme reactions in the body.

    

Foods that are high in magnesium:

1.  Dark Chocolate

According to healthline.com, ‘It's very rich in magnesium, with 64 mg in a 1-ounce (28-gram) serving — that’s 16% of the RDI (reference daily intake).’ Though,  you should probably look for the cocoa percentage on the dark chocolate. Try to look for 70% or more cacao solids. A higher percentage is even better. And yes, we are trying to curb the chocolate, but when you consume a higher level of cacao solids, it is free of almost all sugar. Still, if you wish to stay away from cacao, check out these other options...👇👇👇

2. Avocados

One medium avocado has 58 mg of magnesium, which is 15% of the RDI. They are super yummy and filled with nutrients. Is spread them on my rice cakes, include them in my salads, and they make the THICKEST and CREAMIEST smoothies and dressings.😋

3. Nuts

Nuts that are particularly higher in magnesium are almonds, cashews, and Brazil nuts. For example, a single serving of cashews provides 20% of the RDI and just 2 Brazil nuts provide more than 100% of the RDI for this mineral. Have them as a snack or incorporate them into your for a magnesium AND protein boost!!

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