What Your Cravings May Be Telling You

Ah, the joys of being a woman! Not only do we juggle careers, relationships, and the occasional existential crisis, but we also get to experience the wonders of chocolate cravings and bread binges. But what if I told you there's more to these cravings than meets the eye? That's right, folks, welcome to the comedy of cravings and magnesium madness!

Has this ever happened to you? It's just before bed or crazy wee hours of 3am, and you find yourself standing in front of the fridge, eyeing that leftover chocolate cake like it's the last lifeboat on the Titanic. Your brain screams, "Eat the cake!" while your waistline whispers, "Maybe just a sliver." Sound familiar?

Well, buckle up, because we're about to embark on a hilarious journey through the world of magnesium deficiencies and midnight munchies!

Let's talk chocolate. Ah, sweet, glorious chocolate - the ultimate comfort food, the divine nectar of the gods. But did you know that intense chocolate cravings could be your body's way of screaming, "I need magnesium!" That's right, turns out cocoa beans are a rich source of magnesium, and your body knows it. So the next time you find yourself elbow-deep in a box of chocolates, just remember, you're not indulging, you're simply answering nature's call for magnesium.

But wait, there's more! Enter the stage of bread. Oh, carb-loaded goodness, how we adore thee. Whether it's a crusty baguette or a fluffy croissant, bread has a way of seducing our taste buds like no other. But before you blame your carb cravings on stress or boredom, consider this: bread is also a sneaky source of magnesium. That's right, folks, 100% Whole grains are chock-full of the stuff, and your body knows it. So the next time you're torn between a salad and a sandwich, just remember, you're not carb-loading, you're simply replenishing your magnesium levels, just be sure to eat the good quality stuff. :)

So it just may turn out, your body's just looking out for you, one delicious bite at a time. So go ahead, indulge in that organic dark chocolate cake once in a while or that 100% whole grain crusty loaf of bread - your magnesium levels will thank you later. After all, laughter is the best medicine, but chocolate and bread are said to be a close second!

Teresa FunkComment