Rooted Reasons
What if your body is talking to you?
What would it say?
How can you understand what it is saying?
I’m happy you found rooted reasons where I will pose WHY your body likes, wants or even needs something.
Curious! Continue Reading!
Rooted Reason #1
My body WANTS chocolate!
What is my body trying to tell me?
🟢 You may need more magnesium.
Dark chocolate (70% cacao or greater) is naturally rich in magnesium, an essential mineral involved in hundreds of processes throughout the body. A diet low in magnesium-rich foods—such as leafy greens, legumes, nuts, and seeds—may contribute to inadequate intake.
🌱 NBTR Takeaway:
Include magnesium-rich foods such as pumpkin seeds, spinach, black beans, almonds, cashews, edamame, and other leafy greens.
🟢 You could be feeling stressed.
Chocolate contains naturally occurring compounds that may stimulate the brain's happy and reward pathways temporarily improving mood, which could be a reason many people crave it during stressful times.
🌱 NBTR Takeaway:
Support your body with stress-relieving habits such as walking, talking with a friend, deep breathing, journaling, spending time outdoors, meditation, or gentle stretching.
🟢 Are you hungry?
Skipping meals can lead to drops in blood sugar and increases in hunger hormones, making quick sources of sugar especially appealing.
🌱 NBTR Takeaway:
Eating balanced meals that include protein, healthy fats, fiber-rich carbohydrates, and colorful produce throughout the day helps stabilize blood sugar, regulate hunger hormones, and reduce cravings.
🟢 Your brain may appreciate dark chocolate.
Dark chocolate (70% cacao or greater) is rich in plant compounds called flavanols, especially epicatechin. Research suggests these compounds may support healthy blood flow to the brain, cognition, mood and healthy brain aging.
🌱 NBTR Takeaway:
If you enjoy chocolate, choose a small portion of 70% or higher dark chocolate and savor it as part of an overall balanced eating pattern rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.
🟢 Maybe you simply love chocolate!
Sometimes a craving isn't a nutritional deficiency or a stress response—it may simply be because chocolate tastes wonderful.
🌱 NBTR Takeaway:
Food is meant to nourish the body and the spirit. Enjoying chocolate can absolutely be part of a balanced eating pattern.
