{Very Unexpected Sweet Tooth?}

If you are anything like me then you have a tooth for spicy savory foods and sweets have always been on the back plan. I have always been like that. I would choose a sandwich over a cupcake any day. This has not been the case lately. I have started craving chocolate and anything to do with sugar intensely. I decided to look it up because I got a little curious as to why I'm suddenly experiencing a major sweet tooth? I have also noticed that I have a problem concentrating or remember the most basic concepts. My head would be aching for days unless I had some sugar. I knew that this was not like me, so I have done some research about it and here's what I came up with.

Sudden craving for sugar means your blood sugar is low. Glucose (sugar) is a very vital source for energy and when it runs low you start shaking and get very weak. Many people may faint. Others have trouble speaking and concentrating. This condition is called hypoglycemia. It usually occurs in people who have diabetes and for those people who don't have diabetes it may show that there is some sort of problem with some other areas like the pancreas.

A couple of things to do if you are experiencing a sudden unexpected craving for sugar is to get a check up, but meanwhile to be very careful on the roads. Many people who suffer from hypoglycemia don't realize that they are having one of the "episodes" until it's too late. Always carry a quick-fix with you in case you feel a little light-headed and dizzy.

I am a little informed now and the sudden sweet tooth isn't so mysterious anymore.

{A Healthier You Equals a Happier You- Food Tips to Fight Off the Blues}

I have a few tips I have researched to help all of you dear readers become healthier and to help you overcome those "blues" that sometimes seem to want to drag you down. Don't let the bad mood ruin your entire day, instead try to get rid of it as fast as you can.

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For those days when you are feeling sluggish: Instead of reaching for the second or third cup of coffee, try a spinach salad instead.


If you are PMSing: We all know how that can ruin a whole day or even a couple of days. Well do not despair, but instead eat an egg-salad sandwich. It's normal to crave carbs when you are PMSing, but you should try to control that but opting for the "healthier" carbs and an egg-salad sandwich on wheat bread is perfect!

Feeling a little sad? Whole grain cereal with low fat milk is your best buddy and it will meet your vitamin D and calcium needs.

For the time when you are stressed: do not be weary of chocolate because it will actually help you relax. Obviously the dark chocolate is the healthier choice, but if you really hate dark chocolate then eat your milk chocolate because it will de-stress you.

Are you feeling angry? Reach for that green tea before you lash out and make matters worse.It will help to calm you down and let you think clearly which is a great idea epecially if you are angry at someone like your boss.

There are days when you are just downright cranky: this is the day to grab an apple smear some peanut butter on it and munch on it and after a while your cranky mood will be gone. This can also be used when you are tired and still have a couple more hours to go at school or on the job because it gives that boost of energy that lasts for a long time.

Are you feeling anxious? We all do once in a while. Well salmon will help you with that because salmon is full of omega-3 fatty acids (those things work magic on anxiety).

Here is a list of a few other foods to turn to in case you are having a bad day and don't have all of the things listed above:

-Greek yogurt
-asparagus
-honey
-cherry tomatoes
-eggs
-coconut

{ Beauty & Health- Did You Know?}

Did you know that sugar is a better exfoliater than salt?
The reason for this is that it's more gentle so it doesn't tear the skin. Dead skin cells need to be scrubbed off regularly so grab 2 Tbsp sugar and 3 Tbsp warm water and mix it until sugar melts, then apply gently to face and scrub. Rinse with warm water.

Did you know that coffee can be used not to only wake up your body, but also your skin?
Coffee masks are a popular thing because coffee has the magic stuff that seems to decrease the puffiness in the face and brighten your complexion!
Mix this mixture up in your own kitchen and see your face change from a dull color to a clean shiny color within minutes:
4 Tbsp of any kind of coffee that you have on hand
4 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
8 Tbsp dairy product (your choice of milk, yogurt, etc.) Optional substitute: egg or olive oil
2 Tbsp honey (for dry skin) or lemon juice (if you have oily skin)

Did you know that an average human being loses about 40 to 100 strands of hair per day?

Did you know that laughter reduces stress?

Did you know that it's possible to die from a broken heart? There is even a medical term for it, Stress Cardiomyopathy.

Hope you enjoyed these little tidbits of information and I will be back with more some other time. For now take care and enjoy the last few weeks of summer vacation! 

Stay Smart...