Part 1 of this series established how brain chemicals called neurotransmitters are responsible for cravings, especially for sweets and soda; Part 2 (link to this post) established the process by which cravings happen. This post will outline a program to help you eliminate your cravings. (more…)
Last week we talked about how eating regularly throughout the day can improve your mood by balancing your hormones and controlling your blood sugar. This week, we have three new tips for you. (more…)
In Part 1 of The Chemistry of a Craving, we established that brain chemicals called neurotransmitters are responsible for those strong, urge-type cravings (especially for sweets and soda) that control many people. The basic biochemistry goes something like this: the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine are involved in controlling your mood, as well as the appetite center of your brain. When your body senses that it doesn’t have enough serotonin, it tries to make more. In order to increase serotonin levels in the brain, your body needs more of the amino acid tryptophan, the major precursor of serotonin. (more…)
What you eat and when you eat it can have a big impact on your mood. (more…)
Drink water instead of sweetened beverages (yes, even diet beverages) and add more veggies to your plate.
Remember that ice cream you ate three hours ago? Well now it has been added onto your waist.
Give the gift of health!
