Craving Chocolate? You Might Be Short On Magnesium

Cravings come and go, we get cravings for a number of reasons. Often cravings can be because we are bored. Especially during a global pandemic while we are all at home most of the time. If you’re wandering into the kitchen, looking in the fridge, and wonder what to have, it’s a boredom craving. But if you find yourself craving a particular thing then it indicates your body is craving something a little deeper than having something to do.Chocolate cravings are very common and there may well be a cause for it. We can crave chocolate because dark chocolate is rich in magnesium. If you are a woman suffering from PMS and willing to do whatever it takes to get your hands on some chocolate, you likely need to get your fix of magnesium. Magnesium can relieve PMS symptoms and help to promote healthy estrogen clearance.So instead of giving in to those cravings around your menstrual cycle, make sure you eat a diet rich in magnesium. You can also supplement with magnesium. If you opt for a supplement make sure it is of good quality and read the label for doses. Typically it is 2 capsules before bed. It has also been shown to help improve sleep.Magnesium-rich food sources include Dark chocolate (80%+), cacao nibs, avocado, nuts, legumes, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, oats, barley, salmon, bananas, and leafy greens.We hope you found this article helpful. If you did, remember to share it with friends, on socials or leave us a comment below.