Is the Lasting Baby Belly a Result of Sugar & Salt Cravings?
Do you have a sweet tooth? Mums frequently do after having a baby and often feel the need to have sugar at lunch or mid afternoon as a pick-me-up. Many Mums feel good immediately they have eaten sugar, but then dazed and a little shaky a short time afterwards. Galanin is involved in the regulation of food intake and levels of Galanin rise when oestrogen levels are high. This could explain why you crave high fat and high sugar foods at different times during the menstrual cycle. A good strategy is to eat smaller and more regular meals. These help keep blood sugar levels stable and keep the sweet cravings at bay. Eating a diet of complex carbohydrates and protein could also be of benefit. The carbohydrates keep serotonin levels normal. Serotonin is a key chemical in the brain that regulates your sleep, mood, food intake and perceptions of pain. Therefore, eating the right carbohydrates can help to keep sugar cravings away. Protein on the other hand, helps you stay fuller for longer and s
