Minerals help to balance blood sugar. Identify the problem and you'll not only get rid of the cravings, you'll also be doing great benefit to your body by giving it what it really needs. For instance, if you are deficient in zinc, you may find you do not desire or cannot digest protein. Your sense of taste or smell may be also diminished. Put these together, and they add up to bingeing on carbohydrates or sweets.
Some studies associate zinc deficiency with eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia.
If you are deficient in magnesium, you may find yourself craving chocolate, which may seem to temporarily quell depression but results in an addictive cycle. Hair analysis is an inexpensive way to diagnose specific deficiencies. Sea vegetables also provide an excellent source of minerals. Iodine found in kelp and other seaweed is especially beneficial if you have a sluggish thyroid or another major issue in weight loss. If your organs and glands are not working at an optimal level, it will be difficult to lose weight.