The unexpected wada-pav craving in the middle of the day or the need to grab a scoop of ice-cream after a healthy meal – has happened to everyone. We’ve all been there and honestly, we have fallen prey to it too. Food is such a primal thing in life, so it isn’t a surprise that we’re slaves against our food cravings. But here’s a fact which we think will help change that. Food cravings have a strong link to nutritional deficiencies, imbalance and dehydration. Meaning, every time you crave something unhealthy, your body is actually signalling about the lack of a certain nutrients, and thankfully we have healthy options for that. Ahead are a few tips that will help you win over your food cravings!

This means that you are craving for Saturated and trans-fats.

But your body needs Calcium and healthy fat.

If you’re constantly craving for deep fried food it means that you have a fatty acid deficiency. But all that fried goodness are basically empty calories and are doing no good for your body. However, you can curb the urge by introducing rich sources of calcium and healthy fats. Think ghee, avocado, salmon, tofu, , and flaxseeds.

If you are craving for a night of Netflix and bag of chips, you want that salty goodness in your life. This usually means your body is going through an imbalance of electrolyte, stress or extreme dehydration. Our body usually craves salt when it is stressed. But don’t give into those cravings. The easiest way to curb them is replenishing the body with natural or infused water (lemon/cucumber and mint), hummus and carrots, barley, oats and dried foods

This means that you are craving for Carbohydrates

But your body needs chromium and fiber

While there isn’t anything wrong with having carbs, having loads of it is an issue. So, if you’re craving a whole lot of it, your body could be indicating insulin resistance or maybe you just hungover. In case you’re not hungover, turn over to some foods that are rich in chrominum and magnesium. Veggies and fruits like bananas, broccolis apples and celery will do the trick

This means that you are craving for glucose

But your body needs sulfur, chromium, and magnesium

Craving for sugar is as common as breathing air, and is sadly your biggest enemy. So do not even think about skipping dinner to have a scoop of ice cream cuz that’s not balance. Give your body foods with chromium and magnesium instead. Whole grains, figs, bananas, asparagus and sweet potatoes to fix your sugar cravings.