Do You Still Want That Cookie? 🍪

Understanding Inflammation and Cravings:

Why Your Body Still Wants

That Cookie? 🍪

Inflammation is often misunderstood. Many people believe that once they quit alcohol, cut down on bread, or start working out, they should immediately feel better.
But inflammation runs deeper—it’s an internal response that builds up over time due to diet, stress, and lifestyle choices.

Even those who are making healthier choices still struggle with cravings, fatigue, or bloating. Why? Because their body is still inflamed and adjusting.

Why Do You Still Crave Sugar?

Let’s say you start your morning right—maybe eggs with yogurt, no bread. But an hour later, you reach for a cookie. Why? It’s not just about “wanting” it. It’s your inflammation talking.

When your body has been used to processed foods, sugar, and quick-energy carbs, it still signals for them—even when you try to eat clean. Inflammation triggers cravings because your body is trying to cope with blood sugar fluctuations, gut imbalances, and past habits.

The Hidden Cycle of Inflammation and Cravings

1.Blood Sugar Spikes & Drops – If your diet still contains sugar, processed foods, or refined oils, your insulin levels fluctuate. This leads to energy crashes, causing cravings for another quick energy boost—like that cookie.

2.Gut Imbalances – Your gut bacteria thrive on what you feed them. If you’ve been eating sugar and processed food for years, the bad bacteria still crave it, sending signals to your brain to eat more.

3.Lingering Inflammatory Foods – Even if you’ve quit alcohol, bread, or certain processed foods, inflammation takes time to clear. Dairy, processed meats, seed oils, and hidden sugars in “healthy” foods may still be keeping your body in an inflamed state.

How to Reduce Inflammation & Take Control

•Prioritize Anti-Inflammatory Foods – Stick to whole, unprocessed foods rich in healthy fats, proteins, and fiber. Avocados, olive oil, grass-fed butter, wild-caught fish, eggs, and high-quality meats help lower inflammation.

•Balance Your Meals – Eating protein and fats first (like eggs and cheese) is great, but if you still eat sugar or processed foods later, your body stays in the cycle. Make your meals nutrient-dense to keep cravings at bay.

•Hydrate & Add Minerals – Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances can mimic cravings. Drink water with sea salt or bone broth to support your body.

•Give It Time – Your body needs consistent real food for at least 21-30 days to regulate itself and stop those inflammation-based cravings.

Inflammation isn’t just about what you remove—it’s about what you replace. Your body doesn’t need sugar; it needs proper fuel.

So next time, when the craving for something sweet hits, pause for a moment and ask yourself: Is this real hunger or just a habit?
Often, cravings stem from blood sugar fluctuations and inflammation, not true hunger. Instead of reaching for the cookie, try these solutions:

✔ Drink water with a pinch of sea salt – Hydration helps regulate cravings.

✔ Eat a small portion of healthy fats – A piece of cheese, some nuts, or a spoon of Greek yogurt can satisfy hunger without spiking insulin.

✔ Go for a short walk – Movement can help redirect your focus and regulate blood sugar.

✔ Breathe and wait 10 minutes – Most cravings disappear when you don’t give in immediately.

If you’re just starting your journey, cravings are normal! Over time, as your body adapts to nutrient-dense foods and stabilizes its insulin levels, you’ll notice these cravings fade naturally.

Stay consistent, fuel your body right, and trust the process.

 

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