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Author:
Paul Newland

Stop the Cravings!

Have you ever stopped to think that every time you reach for that chocolate bar or fried food that you may be suffering a nutritional deficiency? Have you ever made the connection between food cravings and nutritional deficiencies?

When young children eat dirt or pregnant women have unusual cravings for salty and sweet food (at the same time), these are all likely signs of mineral deficiencies. Or if you are always after fried foods or chocolate or constantly opening the fridge looking for something to munch on, then these are all signs that you may be deficient in one of a number of essential nutrients - particularly minerals - and your body is trying to replace these by eating as much as it can.

Our Bodies Need Nutrients

Just about everyone knows that they need calcium and vitamin C in their diet – and if you don’t get enough of these nutrients, then you can get diseases. Weight control is the same – give your body the best weight loss supplements (vitamins, minerals and essential fats), eliminate the bad foods, stay active and follow a healthy eating plan and your body will do the rest. You really don’t need expensive diets that may work in the short term but are unrealistic for the long term.

You may be able to get some of these nutrients from food – but not all of them and not always in a form that your body can readily absorb. Plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, lots of protein, eggs, grains and nuts will get you started, however most of our food lacks essential minerals and trace minerals (because our soils are depleted of these minerals) and these are hard to replace without supplements.

The Best Weight Loss Supplements Are The One's That Work AND Keep You Healthy!

Plant Derived Liquid Minerals from a reliable source are among your best weight loss supplements because they are 98% absorbable, 100% safe, are a natural organic product and contain the full spectrum of over 70 minerals required for practically every body function. Taken together with multivitamins and essential fatty acids and you have the best weight loss supplements.

Additional mineral supplements containing chromium and vanadium can help regulate blood sugar and may also help reduce weight by relieving sugar and food cravings, when combined with a healthy low carbohydrate diet. The addition of a weight loss protein shake (preferably one which is full of vitamins, minerals and whey protein) is a great idea as a healthy in-between snack to get you through a morning or afternoon without reaching for the bad things. It gives you energy and a ‘full’ feeling.

Incorporating supplements into your healthy eating plan

A healthy weight loss plan involves eating more frequently and having your largest meals at the beginning and middle of the day – the same is true of health supplements for weight loss. Spread your daily dosage out through the day – about three to four times – because this way you receive good nutrition throughout the whole day and are less likely to snack.

Another good idea is to have additional doses of the minerals and plenty of filtered water when you feel really hungry. Wait 10–15 minutes after having the water and minerals, and if you are still hungry - then prepare your favorite high protein snack or use a protein shake with some of your favorite fruit.

Drink some more water with your meal - it will knock out the food cravings. (Note - avoid distilled water, it lacks minerals and will ‘take’ minerals from your body over a long period of time.)

Finally – consider the use of a digestive enzymes supplement to assist with digestion. This will ensure that you get the maximum benefit from the supplements and the food you eat. Antacids will neutralize stomach acid and may interfere with your absorption. Talk to your health care professional if you have difficulties with absorption.

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Paul Newland is a health writer, sports training consultant and martial arts instructor and manages the Global-Longevity.com website. He is the author of numerous health information books and guides, including the Wellness Report, The Ultimate Antioxidant Report, The Selenium Report, The Bird Flu Report, The Ultimate Nutrient Guide and The Essential Fatty Acid Report and The Ultimate Sports Nutrition Guide - available Free (for a limited time) through Global-Longevity.com

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