#211 | MM - What About Sugar Cravings!?

04/20/21 • 26 min

Let's talk about CRAVINGS. We are told to just "deal with it," "force it" or "harness willpower." But, that only takes us so far. Cravings have a way of persisting despite what we do... up until now!
Here's a new way of thinking of things...
Cravings are messages from the body. The body CRAVES that which it requires for survival; carbohydrates, aka "sugar!" Of course craving an apple is a little different than craving a piece of cheese cake. In this episode we tweeze apart these two distinct circumstances - physiologic cravings vs. psychologic cravings... it is a bit blurry and hard to navigate at times, but this information should help!
If you'd like to join these conversations live, join the Plant Based & Stress Free FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth

Also, please join us starting next week in the next WFPB Challenge, the Eat More Weigh Less Series! Register at https://www.alter.health/wfpb-challenge-eat-more-weigh-less
Some topics covered include...

- Why sugar cravings are a natural part of being human
- How low carb eating naturally perpetuates sugar cravings
- Physiologic vs Psychologic cravings
- The importance of repleting glycogen in liver and muscle
- Overcoming fruit fear (and potato fear!)
- Ditching beliefs of restriction and indulging in what the body thrives on
Links to some more good stuff

- Join the Plant Based &. Stress Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth
- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
- Join the WFPB Challenge, the Eat More Weigh Less Series at https://www.alter.health/wfpb-challenge-eat-more-weigh-less
- ATTN Health Practititioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Base Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitioner
Peace and Love.

Links to more good stuff

Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

Links to more good stuff

Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

Previous Episode

#210 | MM - Ascending Through Stress

Let's talk about stress. It's the elephant in the room... that sometimes we don't even know is there!
I this week's Medicinal Monday episode, we briefly unpack the physiology of the stress response before shifting gears to discuss the obvious question that nobody every seems too curious about; Where does stress come from?
We are passionate about the subject of mind, thought, and consciousness and how these 3 principles give rise to the moment to moment human experience.
If you'd like to join these conversations live, join the Plant Based & Stress Free FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth
Some topics covered include...

- How we feel the molecules of stress in the body
- Why stress is critical for survival, but chronic stress is detrimental
- "Inside-out" vs "Outside-in" living
- Disengaging from the stress story
- How we can use stress to attune to truth and purpose
- Why it is common sense to stress less
Links to some more good stuff

- Join the Plant Based &. Stress Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth
- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
- ATTN Health Practititioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Base Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitioner
Peace and Love.

Links to more good stuff

Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

Next Episode

#212 | MM - Peace with Protein: How Much Do You Really Need?

Is it possible to talk about anything in the world of nutrition without addressing the sexiest of all macronutrients!? I think not.
When adopting any form of a plant-based diet, you'll likely hear a continual stream of questions about your protein quality and quantity. Are you getting enough? Where does it come from? What are the best sources? Is it really inferior to animal sources? And on and on the questions come.
Today we intend to equip you with the knowledge and understanding to confidently stand your ground on a whole food plant based diet, while also ensuring that you are indeed getting what you need!
If you'd like to join these conversations live, join the Plant Based & Stress Free FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth

Also, be sure to get on the list for the next WFPB Challenge. The Waitlist is open at https://www.alter.health
Some highlights from today's MM episode...

- Where does protein actually come from?
- What are some of the best plant-based sources (hint: ALL plants)
- How much protein does your body really need? (it's basic math!)
- Key differences between "plant-based" and "animal-based" protein
- What proteins do in your body (hint: it has NOTHING to do with energy)
- The truth about "essential" and "non-essential" amino acids
- Why we may want to actually consider a LOW protein diet for health and longevity
Links to some more good stuff

- Join the Plant Based &. Stress Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth
- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
- ATTN Health Practititioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitioner
Peace and Love.

Links to more good stuff

Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products