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Does anyone know how to get rid of cravings?
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  The 11 Best Smoothie Ingredients
Chia Seeds
Superfood Status: Perfect for thickening up a smoothie, these tiny energy-promoting seeds thicken and turn into a gel. Chia is a robust source of protein and is rich in trace minerals. The seeds also contain more than three times the concentration of essential fatty acids in most grains.
Winning Combo: "It's a very neutral flavor, so it pairs well with virtually any food," Morris says. "It's one of the most versatile superfoods on the planet—literally, put it in anything."
Try This: Opt for organic chia seeds, since certain pesticides can build up in a plant's seeds.

Goji Berries
Superfood Status: A bit bitter on their own, they're a great smoothie ingredient because other flavors can mask the bitterness. One of the world's richest sources of antioxidants, goji berries contain 18 amino acids. Traditional cultures cherish the berry for its immune-boosting and vision-protecting properties. It also helps keep your liver and kidneys healthy.
Winning Combo: Goji berries or powder, coconut water, and lime
Try This: Goji berries also pair well with cacao,

Kale
Superfood Status: Don't like cooked kale on the dinner table? Enjoy the green powerhouse raw in a smoothie instead. Dubbed one of the world's healthiest veggies, kale contains isothiocyanate and glucosinolate compounds that help lower your risk of cancer.
Winning Combo: Kale, apple, banana
Try This: Fresh, organic kale from your local farmer's market

Camu-Camu
Superfood Status: An antioxidant-rich tropical fruit, camu-camu boasts a vitamin C concentration up to 60 times greater than an orange. It's also rich in potassium, calcium, protein, and other phytochemicals.
"Just a quarter teaspoon gives you over 250 percent of the Recommended Daily Allowance of vitamin C, and you'll never taste its strong tartness," Morris says. "Camu is a 'why not?' functional ingredient."
Winning Combo: Camu and tropical fruits or vanilla
Try This: Navitas Naturals Organic Camu Powder

Cacao Powder
Superfood Status: Great in creamier smoothies, cacao is the raw form of chocolate and is one of the world's richest sources of antioxidants and magnesium, explains Morris. Cacao also contains iron and potassium.
Winning Combo: Cacao, almond butter, banana or added to berry smoothies
Try This: NOW or Navitas Naturals organic cacao

Maca
Superfood Status: Boasting a strong, earthy, slightly butterscotch flavor, maca is rich in mood-boosting B vitamins, amino acids, and brain-boosting fatty acids. The root has long been used in traditional medicine to raise libido and combat fatigue, Morris explains.
Winning Combo: Cacao, nuts, creamy ingredients; avoiding using with fruits (pineapple, dates, and bananas are an exception)
Try This: Navitas Naturals Organic Maca Powder



Wheatgrass
Superfood Status: Wheatgrass is loaded with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fiber, antioxidants, and even a bit of beneficial fatty acids. It will help boost your energy and immune function while detoxifying your body. It helps alkalinize your body to balance out high acid culprits like coffee and meat.
Winning Combo: Wheatgrass and spinach, or with fruits like strawberries, pineapple, and banana
Try This: Use wheatgrass powder for convenience or grow your own from organic seeds.

Coconut Oil
Superfood Status: Coconut oil contains lots of lauric acid, a potent immune system protector, and the same compound found in breast milk.
Winning Combo: Coconut oil, bananas, almond milk, strawberries, honey
Try This: Wilderness Family Organic Coconut Oil

Avocados
Superfood Status: Avocados are rich in vitamin E, a nutrient that could help protect your brain from Alzheimer's disease. They even contain plant-based proteins.
Winning Combo: Avocados and cucumbers
Try This: Try pairing with blueberries, banana, and almond milk if cucumbers aren't your thing.

Grass-Fed Whey
Superfood Status: Whey protein contains the amino acid cysteine that helps convert glutathione in the body. Glutathione is a potent antioxidant that prepares cells for battle against bacterial or viral infections. (Note: Since this comes from a cow, it may not be suitable for vegans.)
Winning Combo: Organic whey, banana, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, cacao
Try This: The Organic Whey Protein Powder

Hemp Protein Powder
Superfood Status: Hemp contains all of the amino acids to form complete protein, making it a go-to protein source for vegans and vegetarians. Not getting enough protein can make you tired, cranky, and even cause skin rashes and changes in skin color.
Winning Combo: Hemp protein powder, almond milk, peanut butter, banana
Try This: Tropical Traditions Organic Hemp Powder
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You're very welcome, mabeyboli123. Gymdandee's suggestions are
great. I am going to try a few of them myself. Be well. Eve :)
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http://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/protein-shake-recipe?cm_mmc=BONL-_-1141620-_-12192012-_-UltimateProtein-dek

http://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/smoothie-recipes
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Thanks for the help. I also read something similar too. But with me I have real difficulty eating in moderation as I have a real "sweet tooth"
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Thanks man. Im trying now to freeze fruit and blend it with protein it tastes great.
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Hi mabeyboii123,

Interresting questions. Personally, I usually give into my cravings.
I guess it depends what you're craving and how many times a day,
week you're craving it. I read somewhere that your cravings are there
for a reason. In this same article, I read that this is your body's way
of telling you that you're missing a certain vitamin etc. Also in that same
iarticle, the author states that the more you ignore your craving, the
stronger it gets. I would have to agree. Usually, I just give into the craving
but I then only eat a small amount of whatever I'm craving.  That seems
to work for me. A few weeks ago, I had a craving for tomatoes, a really
strong craving. We bought some vine tomatoes , I had a toasted tomato
sandwich and I felt much better. I've had cravings for everything. It
runs the gamet. Chocolate, pickles, potato chips. No these are not the
cravings of a pregant woman. I really believe your body lets you know
what it needs. The trick is to listen to your body and satisfy your craving.
Everything in moderation is my motto. Hope this helps.  Eve :)
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craving something sweet . . .
Try Greek yogurt and fresh fruit. Less sugar, less fat, and more natural, this combination is perfect for solving your ice cream cravings,

something salty . . .
A tortilla (a high-fiber one) and an ounce of sharp cheddar cheese, and create a low-fat cheese quesadilla. Just fold it in half, bake it, and top it off with a scoop of salsa.

craving sweet and salty . . .
sliced apples and peanut butter. One apple provides you with 5 grams of heart-healthy fiber, all-natural peanut butter contains 4 grams of protein per tablespoon.
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