Now where is that chocolate?

Do you get that chocolate craving when it’s been a long day? That overwhelming urge to reach for that block as a way to de-stress? I know I do. It hits on a Wednesday about 2pm.

Do you know what it is your body is craving when you feel that? What it actually wants from the chocolate?

Chocolate is high in magnesium. It can also be a good source of antioxidants. So if you want to beat your chocolate cravings, here are a few suggestions of what to swap it for to meet your bodies needs!

Seeds and nuts: Pumpkin seeds, almonds, sunflower seeds, cashews, walnuts are all high in magnesium. They are also really easy to store on your desk or in the cupboard in an airtight container, as their shelf life is long. Almonds are my personal favourite and they are also high in protein, so will keep you full. Just grab the unsalted variety for all of the above.

Baby Spinach: Do you get that craving at the same time every week? That Friday afternoon desire for chocolate? Preempt it by throwing in some spinach in your lunch. It has huge amounts of magnesium and plenty of other essential things your body needs.

Bananas and Figs: Both are tasty, both are healthy and both have high levels of magnesium. They are tasty and a little sweet, so could knock out that sugar craving too if you get both at the same time.

Green Tea: Packed with antioxidants and is something you can only drink slowly, assuming you make it hot. Just the time taken to make and drink it may help relieve that stress by stepping out of the situation for a while. 

So when you go shopping this weekend, grab a couple of these healthy options and try them out. When that chocolate craving hits, try a cup of green tea and a something from above!