Bella Adams
Sweets are an age-old “drug” of people. This is not surprising, because after eating it, people feel full and satisfied. However, there may be a problem of excess weight, which is difficult to deal with, because there are so many different sweets around us… And then most people blame themselves for the inability to get rid of the craving for sweets, for not having enough willpower, for failing… Few people think that the reason for the “breakdown” may be a deficiency of trace elements, namely Zinc and Chromium.
What are the functions of these trace elements?
How to get rid of sugar cravings – Chromium
It is a part of enzymes involved in various reactions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and nucleic acids metabolism. It also enhances the activity of the pancreatic hormone insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels.
When there is enough Chromium, the body uses the incoming carbohydrates as a source of energy rather than converting them into excess fat. A deficiency of this trace element results in insulin insensitivity, glucose is less efficiently absorbed into cells, and energy deficiency occurs. Consequently, appetite increases, extra pounds appear faster, and you constantly want to eat something sweet.
If you notice these symptoms, think about whether you eat enough foods high in chromium (seafood, beef, pumpkin seeds).
How to get rid of sugar cravings – Zinc
Zinc is another important element that helps you stick to your diet. It also plays an important role in regulating insulin secretion and its effect on the body (reduces blood fat levels). However, it also has many other properties that our body needs. Zinc is vital for the normal functioning of the immune system, protein, and collagen synthesis, and regulates the sebaceous glands, which prevents the formation of acne.
Zinc deficiency results in reduced glucose tolerance, obesity, insomnia, and headaches.
The body gets zinc from food. It is abundant in yeast, sesame and pumpkin seeds, beef, cocoa, and egg yolk.
Therefore, it is necessary to choose a diet that includes foods containing sufficient amounts of Chromium and Zinc to prevent excessive consumption of sweets.
