CRAVINGS DECODED: What your body is really telling you! Science backed tools from Crabtree Health

CONQUERING CRAVINGS

When scientists asked people what derailed their attempts at eating a healthier diet ,one of the most common answers has been "food cravings". Cravings do feel real , but they often don't have a psychological trigger behind them. What really causes cravings ? Why do we give in to them ?also, most important of all is what we can do about them so we don't feel helpless in the face of them.

There are a-lot of opinions ,many scientifically based about what causes food cravings. We suspect they are all right some of the time ,to some degree, and depending on situation.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE MOST COMMON THEORIES!!!! DO ANY OF THESE FEEL LIKE THEY MIGHT BE TRUE FOR YOU? At Crabtree health, we understand that cravings are not simply about willpower. They are deeply rooted in both biology and psychology. We are here to help you conquer them with science backed strategies and compassionate care. We at Crabtree Health treat them with respect and support. Cravings define whether you are navigating recovery from substance use disorder, eating or chronic stress, cravings can feel overwhelming, but with the right tools and knowledge they become more manageable and even insightful.

WHAT ARE CRAVINGS AND WHY DO THEY HAPPEN

Cravings can stem from a variety of triggers

Nutritional deficiencies: Your body may be signaling a need for certain nutrients

Food rules: Labeling foods as off-limits can paradoxically increase desire for them Sleep deprivation: Poor sleep, increase, hunger, hormones can trigger cravings

Emotional triggers: stress, boredom, or sadness can lead to emotional eating

Habitual behavior: Repeated pairing of food with certain activities or times can make it hard to break the habit

HOW CRABTREE CAN HELP

At Crabtree Health, we don’t just treat symptoms. We empower you with tools to build lasting changes. Here’s how we help our patient take control of their cravings.

Personalized nutritional counseling

We assess your dietary needs and help you balance meals to avoid nutritional imbalances that can trigger cravings

Behavioral coaching

Our coaches work with you to reframe how you think about food and help break the cycle of emotional and habitual eating

Sleep and stress management

By optimizing sleep, hygiene and offering strategies for stress reduction . We reduce the psychological drives for cravings

Education and support tools

Using Evidence based research we educate you on psychology of eating and give you strategies to take back control

Compassionate accountability

Cravings are not sign of failure to signal. If something needs attention or care. Our team provides judgment, free support while holding space for honest conversations, helping each patient stay on track without shame or blame.

Connection and community

Cravings often lose their power when they are shared so whether through the group therapy or peer support ,we encourage patients to lean into connection and talk about what they are experiencing. Isolation feeds craving community helps dissolve them

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

It’s important to know that cravings are not a sign of failure. They are natural response to various cues in your life. What matters is how you respond to them at Crabtree Health we provide Tools to our patients to understand, cravings and manage cravings. We know that cravings don’t define you and they don’t control your recovery but with the right tools, support and compassionate care you can face them with confidence and clarity

"BELIEVE YOU CAN AND YOU ARE HALF WAY THERE."

If you’re ready to take the next step, we are here to help you!