Ok, on to Tackling Sugar Cravings Part 2!!
👉If you missed last weeks Part 1, read it here!
🩹#4 Remedy Nutrient Deficiencies
🔗 The Link Between Nutrients and Hormonal Balance:
Nutrient deficiencies can significantly impact hormonal balance, exacerbating PCOS symptoms. Essential vitamins and minerals play a crucial role in supporting ovarian function, insulin sensitivity, and overall well-being.
Identifying and addressing these deficiencies is fundamental to holistic PCOS management.
Book a Consultation to address your nutrient deficiencies!
🥗 Insulin Sensitivity and Nutrient Deficiencies:
PCOS is often associated with insulin resistance, and certain nutrients are essential for improving insulin sensitivity.
Deficiencies in nutrients like magnesium, chromium, and vitamin D can contribute to insulin resistance, making it imperative to remedy these deficiencies for more effective PCOS management.
However, it can be dangerous to over-supplement certain nutrients, so it’s best to get your nutrient levels checked before supplementing therapeutic doses of nutrients!
👩🏼🌾 Holistic Approaches to Nutrient Repletion:
Holistic nutritional therapy focuses on replenishing nutrient deficiencies through whole foods, supplements, and lifestyle adjustments.
A personalized approach considers your unique needs and aims to restore balance. Collaborating with a holistic nutritional therapist can provide guidance on suitable foods and supplements to address specific nutrient deficiencies.
🍰#5 Healthy Alternatives to Sugar
🍠 Nature's Sweet Bounty:
Explore the natural sweetness of fruits such as berries, apples, and oranges. Not only do they satisfy your sweet tooth, but they also provide essential nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants.
These whole-food alternatives offer a nourishing way to enjoy sweetness without the drawbacks of refined sugars.
These options not only add sweetness but also bring additional nutrients to the table.
Opt for whole fruit (with all the wonderful fiber) to curb sugar cravings!
🍯Hot Take on Sugar Substitutes:
The safety of Aspartame was originally researched and approved for use in 1981!
The main counter-argument from the “Diet” industry is that Aspartame is only harmful in extremely high amounts…
but when they’re found in so many things, how are we to track how much we are consuming?
And since it’s potentially carcinogenic (cancer causing), doesn’t that mean that having exposure to Aspartame daily could have a cumulative effect over time? (spoiler, of course it does)
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For my PCOS girlies: If there’s only one thing you takeaway from this, it’s that Artificial Sweeteners increase the risk for metabolic syndrome, which is a huge part of PCOS including:
Increased abdominal fat
High triglycerides
Low HDL Cholesterol (the good kind)
High blood pressure
High blood sugar
Artificial Sweeteners are chemically synthesized substances that provide a sweet taste like that of sugar, while containing significantly less calories.
These include not only Aspartame, but also Sucralose, Acesulfame K, Saccharin, Neotame & Advantame.
🩸#6 Reduce Cravings with Blood Sugar Harmony
The Blood Sugar-Craving Connection:
Blood sugar fluctuations can trigger intense cravings, especially for sugary or processed foods. By stabilizing blood sugar levels, you can effectively reduce these cravings, supporting your overall well-being.
🍚 Incorporating Complex Carbohydrates:
Choose complex carbohydrates that release energy slowly, preventing rapid spikes and crashes in blood sugar.
Whole grains, legumes, and colorful vegetables are excellent choices. This sustained release of energy helps curb cravings and provides a steady source of nourishment for your body.
🥩 Balanced Meals with Protein and Healthy Fats:
Enhance your meals with a combination of lean proteins and healthy fats. This balance contributes to satiety and helps regulate blood sugar levels, reducing the likelihood of sudden cravings.
Incorporate nuts, seeds, avocados, and lean proteins into your daily diet for a nutrient-rich approach to blood sugar balance.
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