I know, I’m targeting sugar right now, but we’re in the midst of a 7 day sugar free accountability challenge that I do the first 7 days of the month, so I’m sharing the love!

You see, sugar consumption can disrupt the delicate balance of essential minerals in our bodies. Excessive sugar intake can lead to increased excretion of vital minerals like magnesium, calcium, and zinc. These minerals are crucial for many bodily functions, including hormone regulation and stress management. When you excrete minerals excessively, your body isn’t using them properly. This is one of the things I help people with when we do a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, and we analyze mineral imbalances in the body. Minerals are known as the spark plugs of our bodies, because they have a direct impact on our energy, so I’d say they are pretty important!

So, when we overindulge in sugar, it can potentially contribute to mineral deficiencies, which in turn may affect our health, including hormonal issues.

But the good news is, with awareness and proper nutrition, we can take steps to maintain a healthier mineral balance and support our hormones.

It’s all about making informed choices and nurturing our bodies with the right nutrients. Remember, knowledge is power when it comes to taking control of your health!

One thing that we do in the SAD Diet (Standard American Diet), is we glorify sugary treats for breakfast. Well, one of the big problems with this, is what your blood sugar does first thing in the morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. So, that pastry you had for breakfast is actually still causing chaos in your body at dinner!

Chromium is a mineral I look at on the HTMA, and when the body is deficient in Chromium you will often have intense sugar cravings.

If you want a carby breakfast (remember, not all carbs are bad), I recommend Rolled Oats! Oatmeal is actually really high in Chromium and help regulate your blood sugar! Add in some chopped apples, another chromium rich food, and you’re really doing good for your body and your sugar cravings! Just don’t sweeten that oatmeal with sugar! Use a safer alternative like Monk Fruit, Stevia, Erythritol or (Xylitol if you don’t have any pets in your home).

Here’s how I like to make my oatmeal when I get that craving for a comfort food breakfast!

Remember when we focus on the little things- like what we eat for breakfast- every little thing is going to be ok!