#carb cravings

[sidewalkchemistry]

Why are Caffeine & Energy Stimulants So Common? {or How to Stop Being Stuck in Cycles of Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Insatiable Hunger/Cravings for Sweets}

Relying on energy stimulants (coffee, energy drinks, caffeinated tea, protein supplements/bars/snacks/shakes, candies, chocolates, etc) to get through a day or workout is a sign that your cells are lacking energy. Don't let your cells suffer like that 😥 (these stimulants also hamper nutrient absorption and harm organ tissue). Fuel yourself with fruit*.

Every cell in the body generates energy from simple sugars. It's most efficient to consume fruit for energy - they are nutrient dense, fast digesting, and packed with simple sugars. When we don't, that's when the depleted feelings and/or sugar-y or starch-y cravings set in. The body tries to get accessible sugar in some way. High-fat and high-protein require a lot of energy to create a good amount of cellular energy. Intuitive eating protocols neglect to realize that cravings for high-carb foods & sweets is the body's message for more energy (preferable via fruit).

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Ripe** fruit is the best option especially for breakfast & snacks. Have it in abundance***. Cells quickly convert them to useable energy. And they don't cause the withdrawals, sudden energy drops, or harm to your organs that stimulants do. Those who eat adequate amounts of fruit do not consider these stimulants (as shown above).

For the best energy: eat until thoroughly satisfied & don't mix fruit meals with anything but fruit (especially if you have digestive issues, but also because it slows the digestion process & time until the cells receive the glucose molecules for cellular respiration/ATP production)

Some Recommendations: smoothies/smoothie bowl, homemade popsicles, dates, baked fruit (like baked apples or pears sprinkled with cinnamon + nutmeg), frozen or fresh grapes, melons, raisins, berries, cold-pressed fruit juice, dried figs, applesauce, or whatever your current seasonal favorite is**** (luscious persimmons, pomegranates, and oranges in winter; mangoes, pineapples, and papayas in spring; watermelons, peaches, and blueberries in summer; figs, grapes, and apples in fall)

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*if you are on prescription medication, check first if there are any fruit that are contraindicated. Choose other options. There are thousands of fruit in the world to choose from.

**this channel has a lot of good guidance for selecting properly ripe & tasty fruit (she overviews a bunch at once - from apples to mangoes to tomatoes to dragonfruit - in this video)

***if you have blood sugar issues, a lower fat whole food plant based diet can resolve those issues long term. I recommend working with an experienced & trusted health practitioner to be sure you safely make the adjustment. I definitely recommend it because fruits are the cell's best & most nutritious fuel and it doesn't serve the body to restrict them.

****seasonal fruit may vary depending on location. seasonal fruit tend to have the best flavor profiles & price points

[littlecutiexox]

I’m so happy with how much I’ve improved my relationship with food

[transcarcinization]

i hate that i can’t just google ‘why am i craving sugar’ bc all of the results are like Here’s how to cut down on sweets! Are you stressed?:( Have you considered fruit!!!

like i have no problem with eating high sugar stuff for a little bit if that’s what i want to eat, but i’m someone who usually can’t stand too much sugar in my diet and if my body has suddenly done a 180 in the past few weeks i would like to know why

[thesaddestjoysandthesmallestlies]

Guess who’s craving pasta.. Again. :’3

[prettyflyshyguy]

Alright motherfuckers I finished inFAMOUS 2 (blue karma)

I have many thoughts, and I won't be doing a red run anytime soon (I need to get back to working more, and look I'll be real; I'm installing Festival of Blood and that's going to obliterate me and THEN I need to quit) - I'm going to be watching a full evil karma playthrough on yt and at some point I'll write up some more coherent thoughts but for now:

Game fucking good, however, I really wish it took some of the themes further cause it had some REALLY GOOD SHIT going on and didn't take it quite as far as I'd love for it to go. It's left me with my brain still on fire, and I mostly just wish there was more time spend with these characters. They were fun. I liked them a lot.

[midnightcaptions]

hungy,

[dont-offend-the-bees]

Right that's it. Dropping everything else this week to spend some time learning how to cook things I can actually stomach.

[thunderheadfred]

Why would my partner utter such cursed knowledge in the presence of my uterus

[theehorsepusssy]

happy new year my rugged lover

Lol.. I read that as "ragged"...then "rugby"

And Happy New Year to you too, my hot muffin

[caelwynn]

That moment when you're getting ready to fix yourself lunch, and the little gremlin in your head says, "You don't need meat or veggies. Just eat a half-dozen Hawaiian rolls."

[ghostzzy]

i want to eat an entire baguette

[numberoneceofan]

guys im gonna kill someone if i dont get bread rn

[faunabel]

wahhh i miss cooking sm. i only really get like one meal a day these days (its usually just a microwave meal, too) and the rest of my food is in the form of snacks. and im actually not really a snacker!!! i like fresh food!!! not *looks at my bag of crackers* cheddar penguins

[mars-ipan]

something about nearly dying has given me the biggest sweet tooth i want so much sugar all the time

[randomfusilier]