(The truth about hunger revealed)
Why
a lone man – stranded at sea – creditsfish eyes for saving his
life. Discover the health secret that ends hunger, makes you feel (and look)
better, and keeps you sharp, trim, and fit well into old age.
I recently read a book
that contains a solution for nearly every health problem you will ever face.
It’s not written by a
doctor. It doesn’t talk about drugs, natural cures, or any other medicine. In
fact, it is not even about health. It’s about survival.
The book is called Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea. It tells the story of Steven Callahan, who
survived those 76 days lost alone at sea. You would find the whole book fascinating, but – from a
health and longevity standpoint – there is one section you should pay close
attention to.
It describes a rather
gross transition in his diet. One day while gutting a fish he found himself
ignoring the meaty flesh, and craving the eyes. Now you may think is a crazy
side effect of being stuck out at sea too long. But eyes (and other organs like
the liver) contain vitamins and minerals not found in fish meat.
Nutrients the human body
needs to survive.
Hunger
is NOT just about calories from fat, protein, and carbohydrates
This illustrates a
little known fact about food cravings. Sometimes the “hunger” you feel in your
gut isn’t for calories. But for specific nutrients you need to survive.
Do you remember the last
time when you were thirsty? Your body didn’t want calories. It wanted
water…H2O…just the two simple elements of hydrogen and oxygen. When you become
dehydrated your body triggers the feeling of “thirst” (a type of hunger). This
forces your mind and body to seek out water.
Your body needs a vast
variety of elements, vitamins, and minerals just to survive. Failing to get enough – and in the right proportions (more on that below) – sets of a chain reaction.
First, something feels off. If the deficiency persists some sort of
disease sets in. Finally, you
die.
Hidden
signals your body isn’t getting the nutrients it needs
All the while your body
is trying to tell you something is wrong.
Just like your “low fuel
warning” light on your dashboard comes on when you are running low on gas, your
body sends you specific signals when you are running low on any of these
nutrients.
A few examples:
·
Have you heard how
eating a banana will get rid of muscle cramps? This is because bananas contain
potassium. Potassium is an essential mineral that regulates nerve function and
muscle control. But it also keeps your brain and heart working too. The cramped
muscle is your body’s way of warning you to get more potassium BEFORE the low levels damage your brain or heart.
·
Ever had a chocolate
craving? Chocolates contains magnesium, which is responsible for over 300
different chemical reactions in your body and low levels are linked to mental
decline as you age.
·
And a sweet tooth may
indicate deficiencies in phosphorus, chromium, and other minerals
I could go on for pages.
But all you need to know is hunger isn’t always about calories. Sometimes it is
your body’s way of telling you it needs a certain vitamin, mineral, or other
nutrient.
And drugs can’t fix
this. No one has ever had an aspirin deficiency, a statin deficiency, or an
anti-depressant deficiency. Trying to treat a nutritional deficiency with a
drug is like installing a bigger bumper on a car with no brakes. It may cushion
the blow, but it won’t stop the accident from happening.
In this way, drugs
completely miss the mark. They treat the aftermath (the symptoms), but usually
do nothing to address the source of the problem…a nutritional deficiency.
How
to tell if you aren’t getting enough minerals
Don’t worry if you r
diet isn’t perfect. Your body has a backup source of vital minerals. Your bones
are like a mineral battery. When you are young, and your body is efficient at
absorbing nutrients, your bones soak up minerals and store them for future use.
Most people have heard
the saying, “you need calcium for strong bones”. But the truth is your bones
also contain 85% of the phosphorus in your body (plus other trace minerals).
But these minerals can
get used up…
Do
just this one simple thing and everything else will fall into place
Things go wrong if your
diet is lacking in minerals as you age, or if you can’t absorb them like you
used to. When this happens your body siphons these minerals out of your bones,
causing osteoporosis (which literally means “porous bones”).
Most people hear
osteoporosis and think calcium deficiency. But calcium gets the limelight only
because it is the most abundant mineral in your bones. Any mineral deficiency
can cause osteoporosis.
This is why it is so
critical you not only get the minerals you need, but you also get them in the right
proportions.
A serious indicator that
you have a mineral deficiency is joint pain. That is because your bones and
cartilage are made up of at least 12 minerals. And like I mentioned above, if
you are not getting these minerals in your diet your bones weaken, your joints
hurt, and you suffer.
The good news is that there is an easy fix. On the next page you’ll see how to get all of the vital minerals
you need for optimum health, plus 3 new discoveries that halt
inflammation…rebuild cartilage…restore joint mobility and get you pain free in
30 days or less.
