If you are someone that battles with bingeing or emotional eating, you may be surprised to learn that key vitamins, minerals and macro nutrients lacking in your diet may be contributing to your eating behaviour.
A recent study has confirmed that it is common for women of all ages in the UK to have insufficient (if not deficient) levels of a number of key nutrients and I find this with many of my clients too.
THE NUTRIENTS THAT PLAY A ROLE
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 and allows us to experience pleasure. 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……
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 using my integrated approach with transformative results.
If you are struggling with your eating, don’t battle with it alone. It is possible to find food freedom and create balance in your mind and your life.
I work with people just like you, who need a new approach to transition to a balanced approach to eating and live life to the fullest!
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