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Fix It and Forget It Chicken & Rice Burritos

4/6/2014

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We ate these 3 days in a row! They were delicious, it made more than I anticipated, and it is softball season so quick dinners are essential! This dish is perfect for a family because it is cheap, makes a LOT, and prep is easy on mama! It literally took me 5 minutes to throw this together and it cooked on its own all day in the crockpot. A win for everyone! Hope you enjoy! Happy Cooking!!!

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Food Cravings & What Your Body is Telling You

4/2/2014

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I came across this article doing some simple research one day, and thought it was pretty cool!  I crave certain foods at certain times, and I'm sure the rest of world does too! See my cookies above? Those were last night's craving!!! (Click on the picture for the recipe, they were fabulous!!!) 

/chewy-chocolate-brownie-cookies.htmlBut to know what those cravings mean??? I found this article extremely fascinating, and hope you do as well!!! Here is the actual link to the website to reference it; the actual article is copied below: 

http://eatwiseteens.org/food-cravings-what-your-body-is-telling-you/


We have all experienced food cravings before. Usually it’s something sweet, salty, or creamy — something you just have to have. So, what are your food cravings really telling you? Here are a few of the most common cravings and the nutrients your body may be lacking.

If you crave this: Chocolate

What you really need: Magnesium
Healthier alternatives: Raw nuts and seeds, legumes, fruits

If you crave this: Sweets

What you really need: Chromium
Healthier alternatives: Broccoli, grapes, cheese, dried beans, calves liver, chicken

What you really need: Carbon
Healthier alternatives: Fresh fruits

What you really need: Phosphorus
Healthier alternatives: Chicken, beef, liver, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, legumes, grains

What you really need: Sulfur
Healthier alternatives: Cranberries, horseradish, cruciferous, vegetables, kale, cabbage

What you really need: Tryptophan
Healthier alternatives: Cheese, liver, lamb, raisins, sweet potato, spinach

If you crave this: Bread, toast

What you really need: Nitrogen
Healthier alternatives: High protein foods: fish, meat, nuts, beans

If you crave this: Oily snacks, fatty foods


What you really need: Calcium
Healthier alternatives: Mustard, and turnip greens, broccoli, kale, legumes, cheese, sesame

If you crave this: Coffee or tea

What you really need: Phosphorus
Healthier alternatives: Chicken, beef, liver, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, legumes

What you really need: Sulfur
Healthier alternatives: Egg yolks, red peppers, muscle protein, garlic, onion, cruciferous, vegetables

What you really need: NaC1 (Salt)
Healthier alternatives: Sea salt, apple cider vinegar (on salad)

What you really need: Iron
Healthier alternatives: Meat, fish and poultry, seaweed, greens, black cherries

If you crave this: Chewing ice

What you really need: Iron
Healthier alternatives: Meat, fish, poultry, seaweed, greens, black cherries

If you crave this: Burnt food

What you really need: Carbon
Healthier alternatives: Fresh fruits

If you crave this: Soda and other carbonated drinks

What you really need: Calcium
Healthier alternatives: Mustard and turnip greens, broccoli, kale, legumes, cheese, sesame

If you crave this: Salty foods

What you really need: Chloride
Healthier alternatives: Raw goat milk, fish, unrefined sea salt

If you crave this: Acid foods

What you really need: Magnesium
Healthier alternatives: Raw nuts, and seeds, legumes, fruits

If you have preference for liquids than solids

What you really need: Water
Healthier alternatives: Flavoured water with lemon or lime. You will need 8-10 glasses a day

If you have preference for solids than liquids

What you really need: Water
Healthier alternatives: You have been so dehydrated for so long that you have lost your thirst. Flavoured water with lemon or lime. You will need 8-10 glasses a day

If you crave this: Cool drinks

What you really need: Manganese
Healthier alternatives: Walnuts, almonds, pecans, pineapple, blueberries

If you have pre-menstrual cravings

What you really need: Zinc
Healthier alternatives: Red meats (especially organ meats), seafood, leafy vegetables, root vegetables

If you experience general overeating

What you really need: Silicon
Healthier alternatives: Nuts, seeds; avoid refined starches

What you really need: Tryptophan
Healthier alternatives: Cheese, liver, lamb, raisins, sweet potato, spinach

What you really need: Tyrosine
Healthier alternatives: Vitamin C supplements or orange, green, red fruits and vegetables

If you lack appetite

What you really need: Vitamin B1
Healthier alternatives: Nuts, seeds, beans, liver and other organ meats

What you really need: Vitamin B3
Healthier alternatives: Tuna, halibut, beef, chicken, turkey, pork, seeds and legumes

What you really need: Manganese
Healthier alternatives: Walnuts, almonds, pecans, pineapple, blueberries

What you really need: Chloride
Healthier alternatives: Raw goat milk, unrefined salt

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