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Cravings
Published in October 30th, 2008 Posted by Foodie711
Its cold outside and I just want some hot soup!Ò Last week I had an almond obsession, I wanted everything with almond or cashews. I dug up all my almond cake recipes and baked a fewò€¦ it was kind of cold outside then too.
Have you ever thought that maybe our bodies crave what we need? Since I was old enough to understand anything about food, I picked up on the notion that my body tells me what it needs. Almonds, cashews and most other dry fruits are great to have in the fall because the way they metabolise in our bodies, generates heat (warmth). They also help build up a layer of fat which further insulates us in the cold weather.
Similarly, Iò€™ve had random cravings for orange juice, steak, green beans. Now normally, people have cravings for unhealthy or junkie food items like chips and ice cream. I often crave McDonalds french friesò€¦ this is different; obviously. I donò€™t mean to imply that just because you have a craving, you should indulge. Filter! Recognize! Differentiate! I think you get the point. We should listen to our bodies when there might be a genuine need for some nutrient. Or even if youò€™re going to eat out and you have to pick a restaurant, let your body do the talking. There might be a reason why you feel like Sushi instead of Mexican!
About Foodie711
I love to cook, I love to eat, I love to entertain! I"ve been cooking meals since I was 12, entertaining parties of 10+ since I was in college and have lived in NYC (foodie capital of the world, in my opinion)! I hope to share some of my skills in the kitchen, tips on entertaining and world travel experiences with you.