So I was recently listening to a podcast, and one of the hosts there mentioned that we crave sweets when we are low on vitamins. Because “historically”, vitamins are abundant in fruits which are sweet and the craving would make sure we get the daily dose. Similarly, craving snacks would mean we are low on minerals or salts.
Now I’m not sure how scientific that claim is, but since I anyway wasn’t being consistent with my vitamins and additionally struggling with crazy cravings, I decided to try being consistent for a week. Well whaddayaknow, zero cravings since then!
This is purely anecdotal, but if anyone of you is struggling with crazy cravings, perhaps you can give this a try. :)
Here’s how I handle vitamins & fasting:
During a fast, I only take minerals (Na, K, Mg, etc) (and a bit of citravarin for appetite control). The mineral salts help keep my hydrated. “Salt hunger” is something I experienced before I started taking fasting minerals.
Then, I take a multivitamin with my first meal after a fast. Most of the stuff in a multivitamin supports the breakdown and storage of food. There’s also some research that some vitamins might interfere with the benefits of a fast. That’s why I only take them with food.