Sugar Cravings - Dherbs - The Best All Natural Herbal Remedies & Products https://www.dherbs.com/tag/sugar-cravings/ Buy the best herbal supplements, natural remedies, and herbal remedies from Dherbs. We're the #1 alternative medicine store online. ✓ Visit and shop now! Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:35:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 A New Brain Study Links Loneliness To Sugar Cravings https://www.dherbs.com/articles/a-new-brain-study-links-loneliness-to-sugar-cravings/ Sun, 14 Apr 2024 09:16:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=170117

According to MRI scans from a recent study, women who felt lonely had more activity in regions of the brain that regulate sugar cravings.

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A recent study examined brain scans of women who looked at abstract images unrelated to food or images of sweet and savory foods. The women who felt the most lonely and socially isolated had the highest level of brain activity in the regions connected to sugary foods and cravings. At the close of the study, study authors concluded that building social connections may cause people to eat healthier. 

This new research, published by JAMA Network Open, builds on previous investigations linking loneliness to poor mental health. Earlier studies also linked loneliness to cognitive decline, weight gain, and obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes. Although there is a lot of evidence for these connections, researchers still don’t have a clear idea of the underlying causes. For example, obesity is linked to depression and anxiety, and binge-eating is common coping mechanism for loneliness.

The Study

Study authors surveyed 93 women about their social connections, body weight, feelings of loneliness, and eating behaviors. Scientists then used MRI scans to see how their brains responded when they looked at abstract images unrelated to food or images of different sweet and savory foods. Overall, participants who reported higher levels of loneliness or isolation were more likely to have sugary cravings. The loneliest participants also experienced reduced brain activity in regions responsible for self-control related to eating behaviors. 

Loneliness or social isolation can cause food cravings similar to the cravings you have for social connections. Study authors found that social bonds are integral to how people eat unhealthy foods, especially foods high in calories and sugar.

Study Suggests New Ways To Reduce Sugar Cravings

Although the study linked loneliness to increased sugar cravings, the study had certain limitations. Two of the limitations were the small size and the reliance on participants to accurately report details about the mood, eating behaviors, and overall health. That said, the study provides new evidence that supports the link between your mood and response to food. 

Additionally, the study found that the participants’ brains were particularly reactive to sweet foods. Researchers note that this explains the maladaptive eating behavioral changes among socially isolated people. The good news is that finding out this information can help socially isolated people make positive changes in their social lives, which can alter their eating habits. One of the best ways to start is to find ways to build social support systems. Some examples include volunteering, joining clubs, playing sports, or pursuing a new hobby. Anything that increases your interactions with other people can be beneficial, and may help change how your brain responds to food cues. 

When you are aware that sugar cravings are connected to loneliness or social isolation, you can feel empowered because you have the ability to change your eating patterns. Understanding that loneliness causes you to crave high-calorie, sugary foods is very empowering. You may want to consider holistic mind-body interventions to help correct the way you think about food. Meditation, journaling, deep breathing, and other stress-reduction exercises can be beneficial in changing the way you think about food. 

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Helpful Tips To Stop Eating Junk Food https://www.dherbs.com/articles/helpful-tips-to-stop-eating-junk-food/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:05:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=170111

It’s too easy to hit the drive thru if you are in a hurry, but junk food isn’t doing your body any favors. Here are some tips to stop...

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Recent studies suggest that junk food accounts for about 50% of the average American’s daily caloric intake. Junk food is the umbrella term that describes ultra-processed foods and drinks, such as fast food, soda, candy, packaged cookies, and salty snack foods. Although there is nothing wrong with enjoying ice cream, chips, or baked goods from time to time, junk food should not be a regular part of your diet. Consuming too much of it can be detrimental to your mental and physical health. 

People who consume more junk food have a higher risk of obesity, fatty liver, depression, high blood pressure, heart disease, and certain cancers. You may understand this reality, but the problem is that junk food is so appealing. The brain encourages you to seek pleasurable experiences, such as enjoying tasty food. This natural encouragement is the brain’s “reward” system. When you eat tasty food, including junk food, you activate that reward system and the brain releases dopamine. This rush of pleasure causes the brain to create more receptors to respond to that dopamine rush. Ultimately, you care more about junk food the more you eat it because you have that reward system in place. 

If you currently eat a lot of junk food and want to kick your habit, the methods in this article may be effective for you. The following tips are evidence-based, so experiment with them to see which ones work for you. 

Fuel Your Body Regularly

You may think that depriving your body of calories or being overly restrictive with food will lead to weight loss. This tactic can actually have the opposite effect, causing you to ravenously eat foods, many of which are unhealthy. There is a complex relationship between calorie restriction and the cravings you have. The research, however, shows that skipping meals or depriving the body of certain foods can increase cravings and snacking. Everyone has different caloric needs, but you should aim to fuel your body with fiber-rich, protein-rich, and nutrient-dense meals and snacks. When you provide your body with these types of foods, you will reduce your cravings for junk food

Get Enough Sleep

Whether you want to believe it or not, insufficient sleep can cause you to make poor food choices. Additionally, lack of sleep increases your desire for junk food because it is quick, easy, and highly accessible. Studies confirm that lack of sleep, or irregular sleep patterns, can increase your caloric intake, snacking, and cravings for high-fat, high-sugar foods. In fact, just one night of poor sleep can affect your food choices the next day. A 2019 study found that reducing sleep time by 33% (two to three hours of sleep) caused increased hunger cravings, compared to a normal night of sleep. To protect your food choices, get between seven to nine hours of sleep per night

Consider Taking Inventory Of Your Pantry

If you have junk food in your house, especially if you know where to find it, you will likely gravitate towards it. Consider swapping out ultra-processed food products with more nutritious options. Junk food that is palatable and addictive is dangerous to have in your house. The research shows that just looking at tempting foods can stimulate the striatum, an area in the brain that regulates appetite and reward from food intake. Looking at cookies, candy, or chips may lead to snacking, overeating, and eating even if you are not hungry. Do a pantry overhaul to see which foods need to go. Stock your counter with fresh fruit instead of keeping candy in your pantry!

Cook More Meals At Home

Not only does cooking at home save you money, but it can also help you cut back on junk food. Stopping at a fast food establishment, although convenient, is not conducive to your health journey. Cooking at home, especially if you meal prep, can help you decrease your reliance on convenience foods. Additionally, meal prepping is a great way to ensure that you always have healthy food options. Many studies indicate that people who cook more have better quality diets, enjoying more servings of fruits and vegetables per day. They also eat less food than people who dine out often. 

Eat More Filling Foods

Struggling with what to eat? It can be beneficial to learn more about how certain foods impact your body and hunger levels. That knowledge can help you devise a better plan of attack for your meals, and may help you cut back on your junk food intake as well. Most junk foods are high in calories, but they don’t fill you up. Ever notice how you can eat an entire bag of chips and still be hungry? That is why it benefits you to eat foods that are higher in protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Consider eating homemade overnight oats or chia pudding instead of grabbing a donut and coffee on your way to work. You can also opt for a fruit and vegetable smoothie to satiate you until lunch!

Grocery Shop Regularly

If you want to make more food at home and stop eating junk food, a well-stocked kitchen makes that task much more doable. Studies have shown that people who grocery shop regularly have better quality diets than people who don’t. Additionally, those people eat much less ultra-processed foods. When you go to the grocery store, make sure to take a grocery list and stick to it. Avoid going to the store when you are hungry because that will cause you to make impulse purchases that do nothing for your health.

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Sugar Addiction And Withdrawal Symptoms https://www.dherbs.com/dhtv/street-interview/sugar-addiction-and-withdrawal-symptoms/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 02:00:07 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/uncategorized/sugar-addiction-and-withdrawal-symptoms/

Sugar can activate the same reward system as when you take drugs.

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Sugar can activate the same reward system as when you take drugs. When you try to cut sugar out of your diet, your body goes through withdrawals because it misses that dopamine rush. It can case difficulty sleeping, cravings, trouble focusing, and moodiness. Too much sugar can result in high blood pressure, inflammation, weight gain, diabetes, and fatty liver disease. If you have diabetes, eating too much sugar can also lead to kidney damage.

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How To Eliminate Sugar From Your Diet In 3 Weeks https://www.dherbs.com/articles/how-to-eliminate-sugar-from-your-diet-in-3-weeks/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:25:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=151960

Looking to feel better and overcome your cravings? Spend the next three weeks ditching the sweet stuff so you can feel better every day.

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The average person in the United States exceeds the recommended daily amount of sugar. And the reality is that the average person is aware of their excess sugar consumption. In fact, eight out of 10 Americans are trying to cut back on the amount of sugar they consume. The unfortunate reality is that reducing your sugar intake is easier said than done. It’s confusing to establish a plan that helps you cut back on sugar. 

Natural Sugar vs. Added Sugar

Before we get into how to eliminate sugar from your diet, you have to understand the difference between natural and added sugars. Natural sugar exists in whole foods, for example, fructose in fruit. These naturally occurring sugars tend to be healthy because the foods that contain them also have micronutrients, antioxidants, and fiber. Added sugars, which are sweeteners put into food for extra flavor, have no benefits. These are the sugars you want to eliminate from your diet. 

The Benefits Of Eliminating Sugar From Your Diet

Sugar isn’t necessarily a bad thing because the body needs sugar. The problem is the amount of added sugars you consume. Studies have shown that consuming excessive amounts of added sugars can lead to chronic health issues, such as: 

  • Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Colon and pancreatic cancer
  • High cholesterol
  • Kidney and liver disease

By reducing added sugars in your diet, you may reduce the risk of these chronic health issues. The Department of Agriculture encourages you to limit your added sugar intake to less than 10% of your daily calories. Unfortunately, the average American consumes three times that recommendation, averaging 17 teaspoons of added sugars per day. Reducing your consumption of sugary beverages is one of the easiest ways to decrease your sugar intake, but the following three-week plan will be of great assistance for completely eliminating sugar from your diet. 

Week One

  • Purge the kitchen: The more sugar you have in the house, the more you crave it. Additionally, the more sugar you eat, the more you want it! Purge sugary foods and beverages you have in your house, checking the nutrition labels for how much added sugar is in each food/drink. If the product says 5% daily value (DV) or less of added sugars, it has a lower sugar content. If the product has a 20% DV of added sugars, toss it out!
  • Sticker your sweeteners: Put a label or sticky note on items like brown sugar or honey as a cautionary sign when you open the cabinet. 
  • Learn sugar lingo: In order to avoid sugar, you need to be able to identify the many names it goes by. Sound the alarm when you see syrup, cane, nectar, and words that end in “ose.” Watch out for fruit juice concentrate and skip glazed, honey-dipped, sticky, and BBQ options when dining out, as those are sneaky sources of sugar.
  • Have a backup plan: Carry an emergency snack, for example, a banana or dehydrated fruit, to get a healthy dose of sugar when you crave it.

Week Two

  • Slash your sugar: It’s best to make incremental changes in your sugar habits because you can train yourself to lower your taste for sweets within two weeks. 
  • Focus on water: For a full week, try to only consume water in place of fruit juices and sodas, including diet sodas. Should you need some bubbles, unflavored seltzer water is an acceptable option. 
  • Measure carefully: When you need to include sugar, honey, maple syrup, or agave in a recipe, scale back the amount you need. For safe measure, put about half the amount of a serving because that is most likely sweeter than necessary. 

Week Three

  • Play the long game: Now that you’ve upgraded your sugar knowledge and neutralized your sweet tooth, plan for long-term success. This new diet overhaul will become your new norm in about three months. Stick to what you’re doing and continue on to live a healthier lifestyle. 
  • Increase healthy fat intake: The name of the game here is good fats. We don’t want hydrogenated oils, trans fats, or saturated fats. Good fats help shut off receptors in the brain that cause sugar cravings. Focus on avocados, olive oil, coconut oil, and other sources of healthy fats
  • Stick to a schedule: Ideally, you should eat your meals and snacks at the same time every day. Having a routine keeps you on schedule and prevents you from getting caught off guard by hunger. You’ll be less likely to give in to something unhealthy if you stick to a regular eating schedule.

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5 Signs You Could Be Drinking Too Much Caffeine https://www.dherbs.com/articles/5-signs-you-could-be-drinking-too-much-caffeine/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:07:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=138758

Caffeine helps us get through the day. Drinking too much, however, can have negative effects on health. Scale back if you notice these signs.

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Most types of tea and coffee contain caffeine, a substance that may boost mental performance and metabolism. Nowadays, though, there is an assortment of caffeinated beverages that people drink at all hours of the day. Although studies confirm that caffeine is safe for most people in low-to-moderate amounts, consuming high doses of caffeine can have unpleasant or dangerous side effects.

As is with most good things in life, too much caffeine can be very problematic. You may not experience caffeine poisoning, but there have been some instances where caffeine was the sole cause of death. These cases were common among psychiatric patients, infants, and athletes in the general population. Death by way of caffeine is very rare, and we don’t want to focus on that. This article aims to highlight symptoms of excess caffeine consumption. 

How Much Is Too Much?

Current guidelines suggest that consuming up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine per day is safe for healthy adults. That equates to about four to five eight-ounce cups of coffee, an amount that can definitely cause people to lie awake at night. According to research from 2019, the upper limit for safe coffee consumption is six cups per day. More than that can be quite dangerous. It should also be noted that many nutritionists don’t advise consuming that much caffeine. The reality is that one to four cups per day is fairly standard for the average adult coffee consumer. 

What is too much caffeine for one person may be fine for someone else. Caffeine does have certain health benefits, but if you experience the following signs, you may need to reevaluate your caffeine consumption. 

Digestive Issues

A lot of people enjoy the fact that a cup of coffee helps to promote a bowel movement. Coffee does have a laxative affect, which researchers attribute to the release of gastrin, a hormone that the stomach produces to accelerate colon activity. Decaffeinated coffee demonstrates a similar response in the body. Caffeine also stimulates bowel movements by increasing peristalsis, the contractions that move food through the digestive tract. Drinking too much coffee may cause stomach ulcers or worsen symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease in some people. This is because caffeine can relax the muscle that keeps stomach contents from moving up into the esophagus. 

You Have A Pounding Headache

A day or two without caffeine for some people can cause serious headaches. Interestingly enough, too much caffeine in the system can result in skull-crushing headaches. Too much caffeine can contribute to the onset of migraines in certain people. Consuming 200 mg of caffeine per day is fine for the majority of people, but people who experience frequent headaches may benefit from reducing caffeine consumption. 

The Afternoon Slump

Food manufacturers tend to pump caffeine into various foods and beverages to make people feel like energetic superheroes. That means that you can counteract fatigue by chugging caffeine. Too much caffeine, however, can have the opposite effect after the body metabolizes it. When caffeine blocks adenosine receptors in the brain, the body can release the sleep-inducing chemical. Dozing off or losing motivation at 3 p.m. at work may be attributed to drinking too much caffeine earlier in the day. 

You Feel Anxious

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, people who suffer from anxiety should avoid caffeine at all costs. Too much caffeine can actually worsen the effects of anxiety. It’s possible that caffeine can rob you of proper sleep or trigger the body’s fight or flight response. Drinking too much caffeine can also cause caffeine-induced anxiety disorder, which is one of several caffeine-related syndromes. Exceeding 1,000 mg of caffeine per day increases jitteriness, anxiety, nervousness, and other similar symptoms. If you notice that you feel nervous or jittery after drinking caffeine, consider other ways to boost energy levels, like exercise. 

You Can’t Tame Your Sweet Tooth

Can’t seem to stop craving donuts or cookies? Well, consuming a lot of caffeine can temporarily affect your taste buds, making food and drink seem less sweet. A 2017 study confirmed that this makes you crave more sugar to get your fix. If you find that you have a hankering for sweets or unhealthy foods close to the time you consume caffeine, it may be time to cut back. Reducing your caffeine intake may help you rebalance your taste perception so that you make healthier food choices. 

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Eat These Foods When You’re Craving Sugar https://www.dherbs.com/articles/eat-these-foods-when-youre-craving-sugar/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 09:26:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=134273

When the urge to eat sugar strikes, there are foods you can eat to curb those cravings. Learn more about them in this article.

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The urge to eat sugar can be mighty, especially if you feel drowsy in the afternoon and a coworker bought donuts for the office. The crazy thing is that sugar tempts you and it’s difficult to resist it, despite the fact that you aren’t hungry. Some people rely on sugar or find it difficult to pass up dessert after a meal. According to researchers, roughly 86% of people who had sugar cravings thought about high-calorie foods, especially ones that contained chocolate.

Now, when sugar cravings strike, you can reach for other, healthier foods that help satisfy your desire. It may come as a surprise to you to learn that substituting blueberries for chocolate keeps sugar cravings at bay. Reducing the amount of sugar you consume is paramount to overall health, considering the average American adult consumes over triple the recommended daily amount of sugar. Eating too much sugar can lead to complicated health conditions like high blood pressure, weak immune system, and liver damage. 

Healthy alternatives may not taste like donuts or ice cream, but they satisfy your sweet tooth in the same way. Their natural sugars are much healthier than the added or artificial sugars in most processed foods. When the craving for something sweet strikes, consider grabbing one of the following foods instead. 

Pistachios

You can thank the combination of healthy fats, fiber, and protein for curbing your sugar cravings. Pistachios are an excellent snack, but be mindful of how many you eat, as too many can easily increase your caloric intake. A 2020 study found that eating pistachios helped decrease the consumption of sweets. Additionally, they helped promote weight loss in adults with obesity. 

Oats

Not only can oats help stave off hunger, but they also help to reduce glucose levels and curb sugar cravings. Naturally rich in soluble fiber, rolled old-fashioned oats or steel-cut oats are the best options to choose. The instant oatmeal packets are unhealthy and contain added sugars and processed ingredients. Plus, a bowl of oatmeal will help you avoid the carbohydrate spike that most breakfast cereals induce. 

Protein

The one-two punch that knocks out your sugar cravings is the combination of protein and fruit. Protein and the natural sugars from fruits help to reduce sugar cravings by balancing blood sugar levels. A 2015 study monitored adults with obesity and the results indicated that increasing protein intake by 25% significantly reduced cravings.

Berries

Berries are natural sources of water, fiber, and powerful antioxidants. They happen to be some of the best fruits to eat when sugar cravings strike. Berries are low-glycemic fruits, providing plenty of sweetness without spiking blood sugar levels. They also help you feel fuller and may improve insulin sensitivity. 

Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are tiny, but mighty when it comes to their nutritional profile. They are rich in protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, making them excellent for curbing sugar cravings. A 2017 study found that eating chia seeds with unsweetened Greek yogurt helped reduce cravings for sugary foods. This meal option also increased feelings of satiety. You can also make your own chia pudding, which is an excellent breakfast or snack option. Click here for recipes. 

Water

Is water going to satisfy your craving for chocolate cake? Absolutely not. Being dehydrated, however, can make you crave sweet treats even if you aren’t hungry. Many people often misinterpret thirst and dehydration as hunger. According to several studies, drinking more water helps to reduce feelings of hunger and food cravings. A 2018 study monitored a group of overweight people who drank an extra 1.5 liters of water per day. At the end of the study, participants not only weighed less, but also had less body fat and fewer cravings. 

Healthy Fats

Foods like avocados, nuts, seeds, olives, and coconut, olive, avocado, and walnut oils are excellent sources of heart-healthy fats. Eating more healthy fats can actually help you displace excess sugar from your diet. Plus, they work to keep the body satisfied for longer between meals. That means you can experience fewer energy dips and your interest in sugary foods may wane.

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5 Common Diet Mistakes That Make Cravings Worse https://www.dherbs.com/articles/5-common-diet-mistakes-that-make-cravings-worse/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:02:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=129674

Are you trying to succeed on your diet? Stop making these common mistakes that derail your efforts by making cravings worse.

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When your goal is to lose weight or eat healthier, it’s common to experience severe cravings. The last thing you want to do is eat a bag of chips after enjoying a refreshing salad. Yet, this is exactly what happens to dieters. What’s the cause of common slip-ups? Why do people break their diet and start including the wrong foods at the wrong time? 

Some people choose eating plans to avoid a health problem, while others use them to aid with weight loss. Little things that you do can derail your dieting efforts, but it’s possible to put an end to these cravings before they start. You can avoid the disappointing mindset of a dietary mess up when you stop making the following mistakes. Statistically, the mistakes below trigger cravings, whether you realize it or not. Fortunately, you can learn to prevent them. 

Your Snacking Is Lacking

Diets don’t restrict you from snacking, but there are snacks that are more nutritious than others. A seemingly “filling” snack may induce hunger cravings for sugary or salty treats, depending on what you eat. The ideal snack is a perfect combination of protein and fiber, and doesn’t exceed 200 calories per serving. Fiber works to satiate you, making you less prone to reach for unhealthy treats. Click here to learn about snacks that are 150 calories or less and provide the body with sustenance, as opposed to empty calories. 

You Don’t Eat Enough During The Day

It’s easy to while away the evening hours on the couch in front of your TV. Unfortunately, many people equate TV time with snack time, which can lead to overeating. You should ideally consume the majority of your calories during the day, making lunch the largest meal. The reason for this is because limiting food during the day can cause overeating at night. You won’t just eat a larger dinner; rather, you’ll continue snacking after dinner is over. When you eat too much in the evening, it’s common to experience heartburn or digestive discomfort, which can negatively affect sleep. Don’t save up daytime calories for nighttime meals and snacks!

You Don’t Address Your Stress

Mental health plays a larger role in diet than you realize. This isn’t just about willpower; rather, too much stress in the body creates cravings for unhealthy foods. When you cannot control stress, the adrenal glands release cortisol, which amps up appetite and the motivation to eat. When cortisol levels remain high, the person doesn’t often consider what they should eat or if it is approved for their diet. They just eat whatever is in sight because they cannot think straight. Numerous studies found that high stress levels cause people to choose foods that are higher in fats and sugars. The combination of excess stress with high blood sugar levels causes excess ghrelin production, which increases hunger and cravings. 

Your Eating Is Too Restrictive

Yes, this is indeed a thing. Some diets require you to eat in an unrealistic way that can not only be incredibly difficult, but also too different from what you know. It’s not a negative thing to eat outside your comfort zone, but restricting too much can cause you to pig out in an unhealthy way. Avoiding sweets, or any sweet ingredient, for the rest of time will cause you to crave sweets and cave very quickly. A reasonable treat here and there will keep you from losing control. Don’t be too restrictive or else you’ll end up in the fridge with cake in your hand and chocolate on your face wondering how you got there. 

You Keep Temptations In The House

When you know that a box of cookies is in your cabinet, the mental battle is always on. How long will you survive against the processed temptation? If you are watching TV at night and want a cookie, you’re going to go get it. That cookie may turn into four, which may turn into 10. If you don’t keep temptations in the house, you’re less likely to eat them. If you reach in the cabinet to grab a handful of cashews and see BBQ chips, it’s only a matter of time before you’re licking the chip residue off your fingers. Surround yourself with healthier food options and get rid of any foods that will tempt you to cheat on your diet. 

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5 Warning Signs That You Are Dehydrated https://www.dherbs.com/articles/diet-nutrition/5-warning-signs-that-you-are-dehydrated/ Sat, 01 May 2021 09:05:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=127035

The body needs water to survive! You’ll know if the body needs water if you experience these 5 warning signs of dehydration.

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Water is more essential than food, although people place more emphasis on meals than their daily intake of water. It’s possible to live without food for up to three weeks, but the body cannot survive without water for more than three or four days. If the body doesn’t receive the water it needs, it becomes difficult to absorb nutrients and remove waste. Hydration is necessary if you want to live.

What Is Dehydration?

The body enters a state of dehydration when it loses more fluid than you take in. Without a sufficient water supply, the body cannot carry out its normal functions. The body starts to lose water and electrolytes, like potassium and sodium, during a state of dehydration. These electrolytes and water help us move, talk, breathe, and do everything else. Babies, children, and the elderly are the most at risk of being dehydrated. 

The body is an intelligent, complex system, and it lets you know when it needs more water. Whether or not you pay attention and recognize these signs is another story altogether. That’s why knowing about the warning signs of dehydration can only benefit you in the long run. Being thirsty is a telltale sign that the body needs water, but what about other indicators? Continue reading to learn about other common warning signs of dehydration.

5 Warning Signs Of Dehydration

Dark Urine

This is a widely known symptom of dehydration. If your urine is dark yellow, medium yellow, or even orange, the body is likely dehydrated. The darker color indicates that urine is more concentrated. There isn’t an abundance of water, which turns urine a lighter shade of yellow, or even clear. That’s the color urine should be. You can learn a lot about your health through your urine. Click here to learn more. 

Bad Breath

If you are in a state of dehydration, you may notice that the mouth doesn’t produce as much saliva as it typically does. Saliva contains antibacterial properties that help to discourage bacterial overgrowth in the mouth. If there isn’t enough saliva in the mouth, bacteria can easily grow. This creates a foul stench, which results in bad breath. You’re familiar with morning breath, right? The body doesn’t receive water during sleep, and saliva production slows. That’s why you wake up with an unpleasant taste in your mouth. That’s also why it’s beneficial to hydrate first thing in the morning before you eat. 

Body Cramps

Body cramps don’t always indicate that the body is in a state of dehydration. Muscle fatigue is a likely culprit, but it is possible to experience cramping from a sodium deficit. If the body loses fluid or sodium, full body cramping is quite common, and so is exertional heat cramping. When you work out, the body loses water and salt via sweat. That’s why you always have to hydrate post workout. For optimal electrolyte replenishment, consider drinking fresh coconut water or another natural electrolyte drink. Click here for a natural electrolyte drink recipe. 

Cravings For Sweets

When the body is dehydrated, it’s hard for the liver or other organs to release glycogen. These organs use water and release other components of the body’s energy stores. This can ultimately lead to food cravings, specifically for sweets. If you have a craving for chocolate or a salty snack, the body is telling you that it needs help breaking down glycogen to release glucose into the bloodstream. That is the body’s fuel, so the next time you crave sweets, drink a glass of water because you are most likely in need of water. 

Constipation

It’s no secret that hydrated people tend to have regular, healthy bowel movements. The reason for this is because water helps to lubricate the digestive track, and it assists with moving food through the digestive tract. If bowel movements are hard or difficult to pass, it can be a sign that you are dehydrated. This is also a common symptom of unhealthy eating or lacking fiber in the diet. 

To ensure that the body does not enter a state of dehydration, try your best to consume half your bodyweight in ounces of water per day. If you weigh 150 pound and divide that by two to get 75, you should drink 75 ounces of water every day. You may need to adjust the water intake if you engage in physical activity.

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Sexual Rejuvenation Cleanse for Women - 20 day cleanse that helps to improve the sexual libido and stamina in women by providing the necessary nutrients.

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Sexual Rejuvenation Cleanse for Women – 20 day cleanse that helps to improve the sexual libido and stamina in women by providing the necessary nutrients.

  • Helps to maintain more normal and regulated menstrual cycle
  • Designed to benefit the health of women
  • Formulated with botanicals conducive to female sexual reproductive health
  • Supports weight management efforts that include diet modification and exercise
  • Helps to maintain healthy vagina and breasts
  • Reduction of unhealthy cravings (sugars and junk food)
  • Helps to balance female hormonal system
  • Aids in hormonal balance
  • Supports healthy hair, skin, and nails 

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Dherbs Weight Release Cleanse - 20 day cleanse that aids in the release of excess weight and unhealthy food cravings.

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Dherbs Weight Release Cleanse – 20 day cleanse that aids in the release of excess weight and unhealthy food cravings.

  • 20 day cleanse that assists your body in releasing excess weight up to 15-40lbs (based on actual user reports – results may vary)
  • Helps to control unhealthy food cravings
  • Works to increase energy levels
  • Assists in decreasing cellulite
  • Helps to increase metabolism

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