What you need to know about nutrients and binge eating

Many of my clients battle with emotional eating and bingeing - unbeknownst to them, common nutrient deficiencies may well be part of the picture. A recent study has confirmed what I regularly see in clinic; It is extremely common for women of all ages in the UK to have insufficient (if not deficient) levels of a number of key nutrients.

We must consume the relevant raw materials in order to produce the brain chemicals that play a significant role in appetite and hunger. Deficiencies in magnesium, selenium, zinc and vitamin D may be contributing to the picture and can be remedied with a well-balanced diet.

Furthermore, we require protein from our diet to obtain essential amino acids which are the building blocks of brain chemicals such as serotonin (the feel good neuro transmitter) and dopamine which lies at the heart of our brain’s reward centre. Vegetarians and particularly vegans may be lacking in specific amino acids which are created when protein from our diet is broken down, digested and absorbed.

The good news is that nutritional therapy can address this by correcting any deficiencies and blood sugar levels to help with sugar cravings. But we cannot only focus on the ‘what’ you’re eating, Eating psychology and mindset work play an important role. I have had the pleasure of working with hundreds of women within my Food Freedom one to one programmes using my integrated approach with transformative results.

I have since created, tested and trialled the Food freedom Method on line coaching programme which addresses all the components of my one to one work. I’m excited to be launching the new programme very soon to enable me to help more women across the world overcome this very real struggle.

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