How do food cravings work? 

I don't know a single person alive that has never had a food craving or experienced just a real longing for something that isn't related to a nutritional need per se. 

When we want something salty, something sweet, something extra spicy, whatever it is, we all are familiar with food cravings.

As I’ve shared a lot of in the past, my cravings have really been around salty foods like chips, pretzels and even french fries. 

I've definitely had my share food cravings and I really love this topic because as I've continued to go deeper into the work. I've also come to really understand and realize that food cravings aren't just about our bodies.

There's so much related to our emotions, our mental health, our stress levels and our spiritual growth. 

This topic can really be looked at through the lens of the Four Cornerstones, which we'll get into today. We have some great, great questions for you guys.

How Food Cravings Work

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How Food Cravings Work

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