Food cravings are a critical factor in any weight loss plan because they can quickly derail any weight management efforts. Most people don’t know that the bacteria in your gut (via the gut-brain axis) play a major role in your food cravings. If you frequently crave sweets or other junk food, I recommend a full gut reset by going on a temporary carnivore diet that consists only of meat, organs and eggs.  By not feeding your carb-craving gut bacteria what they want (sugars and starches), they’ll eventually die off and make room for other types of bacteria that thrive on protein and fat.  I’ve also had success getting rid of food cravings with intermittent fasting (or meal skipping) because “bad” bacteria start dying off if they’re without food for as little as 12-14 hours.