Question: Why do I have major “carbohydrate” cravings in the late afternoon or at bedtime?

Answer: Because the body knows you are going to be sleeping or when you may be tired, it starts to manufacture the sleep hormone called melatonin. Melatonin is manufactured from Serotonin so your Serotonin levels begin to drop. When Serotonin levels are low, you experience savage cravings for junk food carbohydrate.

Question: (Females) Why are my cravings for junk food so fierce during my “special time?”

Answer: During this difficult period, estrogen levels drop to a very low level. Estrogen is used to manufacture Serotonin . This change causes your Serotonin levels to drop, resulting in cravings and increased sensitivity to pain.

Question: What is the best type of fat to use in cooking?

Answer: Coconut oil is best to use while cooking because it is comprised of short and medium sized fats that are converted very slowly by the body into energy resulting in stabilizing blood sugar and enhancing metabolism

Question: How often should I eat fat?

Answer: Eat fat with every meal. It slows the time it takes for food to convert to blood sugar or glucose. This is the key to stabilizing insulin. Insulin is the garage door opener to your fat cells.

Question: Why can’t I simply eat a food high in tryptophan (such as cottage cheese or Turkey) as a smart way to raise Serotonin levels?

Answer: Tryptophan is present in foods in relatively small amounts in comparison to these other amino acids. According to some estimates, as little as one percent of the tryptophan in your diet actually crosses the blood-brain barrier. To raise your Serotonin levels, you need a supplement like Serofil.

Question: Why am I hungry or craving junk foods within just an hour or so after eating a big meal?

Answer: When Seroton inlevels drop below a certain level, your brain "thinks”, your body is starving and "tells" you to start eating. Overweight people with low levels of Serotonin feel almost compelled to eat more. Once you get your carbohydrate "fix", Serotonin levels rise, and you feel better again — albeit temporarily.

Question: What is the link between Serotonin and depression?

Answer:Recent studies have shown that imbalances in Serotonin levels can trigger depression. Doctors treat some patients with Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) because these medications can help to regulate Serotonin levels.

Question: Why do certain people crave sugar while they are abstaining from alcohol or nicotine?

Answer: Carbohydrates also raise Serotonin levels and enhance mood. This is why, when stressed or upset, people often crave carbohydrates, particularly sugar, and this explains why individuals abstaining from alcohol, nicotine, or narcotics frequently eat foods high in sugar.

Question: Why do obese individuals, especially women have serious problems with carbohydrate cravings?

Answer: Various reputable scientific studies have found that the majority of individuals who are obese, particularly females, also crave carbohydrates. In addition, carbohydrate craving among the obese is known to be associated with depression and reduced levels of Serotonin. The obese may be overeating carbohydrates in an effort to improve mood, at least temporarily, by raising levels of Serotonin.