Nutrition
By Nancy Adler
Did you know that food cravings are linked to nutrient deficiencies?
Every type of craving sends a different message. If you are anything like me, you are always on the hunt for something sweet.
If you’re constantly craving desserts, it could mean you are deficient in magnesium or chromium. These nutrients are found in whole foods, such as broccoli, dried beans, liver, eggs, poultry and unprocessed grains.
An iron deficiency could also leave you with a sweet tooth, because your body is trying to supplement its oxygen depletion in red blood cells through simple sugar.
Balancing your diet is key in supplying nutrients to the body . This helps to prevent hunger and you’ll be less likely to get into sugar and set off all those cravings .
I would recommend adding more fruit into your diet, like figs, dates and berries.
Eating more fruit can reduce cravings and at the same time get all the benefits of nutrient-dense food. Polyphenols can stimulate your pancreas to release insulin and help your cells take in sugar. Apples promote bone health.
Lack of sleep also causes hunger – stimulating hormone ghrelin to increase output which causes you to eat more sweets and sugary treats. It also decreases levels of the appetite-suppressing hormone leptin.
Worry not, reader. Try out my famous creamy fruit salad, which makes for a delicious snack or dessert, rich in vitamins and minerals. Yum!
You may find this recipe in my cookbook “Nancy’s Recipes for Life” available at my Linwood office location and Capellas Oil and Vinegar Store in Ocean City.
Whipped Creamy Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 1 ( 20 oz ) can crushed pineapple
- 1( 15 oz.) can mandarin orange sections , drained
- 1 container sugar free cool whip
- 1 package sugar free fat free Jello brand banana cream pudding mix
- 1 cup grapes
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
Directions
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Enjoy right away or refrigerate until needed . Serves 10
Nancy Adler is a certified nutritionist and practitioner in Linwood. Her office is located in Cornerstone Commerce Center, 1201 New Rd. Learn about her practice at ww.nancyadlernutrition.com (609)653-4900. Nancy is the Recipient of the Best of The Press 2020, 2021, and 2022 Gold Award. You may listen to Nancy every Saturday at 11 am Nancy Adler Nutrition LIVE! NewsTalk 1400 WOND and 92.3 the station is fm
