12/03/2025
🌟 How You Can Calm Your Food Cravings
(Especially during perimenopause & menopause!)
Here’s a fun little secret from the world of functional medicine:
Sometimes what feels like a “food craving” is actually your body asking for minerals, not snacks.
Why Electrolytes Matter for Cravings
Electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium help regulate:
*️⃣ Blood sugar stability
*️⃣ Cellular Hydration
*️⃣ Energy production
*️⃣ Adrenal function
When you’re low in electrolytes, your blood sugar can swing more dramatically. And blood sugar swings = cravings.
Common Signs You Might Need More Electrolytes
🔹 Sudden cravings (especially salty or sweet)
🔹 Afternoon energy crashes
🔹 Feeling puffy or dried out
🔹 Headaches or migraines
🔹 Dizziness upon standing
🔹 Muscle cramps
🔹 Waking up thirsty at night
⭐ Try drinking electrolytes the next time food cravings kick in. Give your body 10–15 minutes — the craving may disappear.
Homemade Electrolyte Drink (No Sugar)
Ingredients:
- 16–20 oz filtered water
- 1/4 tsp high-quality sea salt or Celtic salt
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 fresh lemon or lime (squeezed)
- Optional: a few drops liquid stevia
- Optional: magnesium powder or supplement taken separately
Directions:
Mix and enjoy! 🥤
For a premade solution I often recommend the Just Ingredients brand
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*Check with your provider if you have underlying health conditions or personal health questions about adding in electrolytes.
