The human body is more aware of its conditions than what the brain tells us and we often misunderstand what our cravings actually mean. Common food cravings are associated with a nutrient deficiency guised as the brownie which feeds our need for a temporary and immediate mood regulator but not the innate health problem at hand. 1) Salty Food Cravings: Craving salty foods can indicate that you are suffering from adrenal/HPA dysfunction and possible trace mineral deficiencies. When your body is lacking in essential nutrients it can lead to chemical imbalances which alter the pH of your tissues. It can also increase inflammation and disrupt and create hormonal imbalances as in the case of the adrenal hormone aldosterone, which changes fluid viscosity leading to low blood pressure and the poor release of digestive juices. 2) Sweet Foods: Blood sugar imbalances are most often to blame for those urges to eat something sweet. Diets rich in high glycemic carbs and simple sugars are addictive and cause insulin spikes which trigger the release of a feel good neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin. The spike later leads to a drop in these neurotransmitters. When serotonin levels drop, your brain craves a sugar high again. Another reason for sweet cravings may be due to a chromium deficiency. Chromium is only required in small amounts for regulating metabolism but its inadequacy is linked to glucose intolerance evident in people suffering from diabetes and can create symptoms of anxiety accompanied by the cravings. 3) Dark Chocolate Cravings: Chocolate cravings may be a subtle, but highly important symptom to note of a magnesium deficiency. Magnesium deficiencies are one of the most common and overlooked nutrient deficiencies affecting an estimated 80% of Americans. Hundreds of physiological processes rely on magnesium to fuel muscle movement, hormone production, cardiovascular health, central nervous system function and stimulate digestive processes. —->Read More in Article on food cravings in story and on DrJockers.com #cravings #sugarcravings #insulinresistance #nutrition #nutrients #naturalhealing #naturalhealth