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" Why do I get insane cravings when I&amp;#039;m PMS-ing? Blame the brain chemical serotonin: Levels of this natural mood stabilizer plunge during the days before menstruation. &amp;quot;As a result, your body strongly desires certain foods -- particularly those high in carbs -- to help pump up your serotonin supply,&amp;quot; explains Judith Chamberlain, MD, member of the board of directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Thing is, many women tend to reach for nutritionally deficient high-fat carbs like ice cream and cookies, which quickly boost -- and then sink -- serotonin levels, leaving you jonesing for even more junk grub. A better idea: Satisfy your cravings by munching on low-fat complex carbs, such as whole-grain crackers and pretzels. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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