2006-07-21 17:58:05 · 8 answers · asked by Cara B 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
There are lots of times that I crave certain foods.. I had weight loss surgery so when my body is lacking in protein I definitely crave cheese.. Sometimes I crave ice cream.. which means I'm probably needing calcium. I know that every month there is a reason I crave chocolate LOL..
2006-07-21 18:02:12 · answer #1 · answered by Ms_E_Bunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question cannot be answered definitively. But, sugary foods and fatty foods are probably the most craved. Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar causes strong cravings for food especially sugar or glucose because it directly elevates blood sugar. Sugar also elevates serotonin, a brain chemical known to elevate mood. Fat is a high energy macronutrient, and if you're eating extremely low calories you would crave fats also.
I also believe as somone else mentioned, minerals are craved also. Our modern diets are deficient in most minerals, especially potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and selenium.
Most people are aware of calcium deficiency, so its probably not as much a problem now.
Psychological factors definitely involved also confusing matters. A lack of sleep, exercise, stress, relationships, work, smokin' a "J", as we all know, seem to make us crave certain foods. Who knows, maybe these factors cause or were caused by nutrient deficiencies.
2006-07-21 18:21:37 · answer #2 · answered by Adam G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes. But other times your body will also seem to be craving what it is that it is burning. If your body is burning fat cells that it stored from a pizza that you ate, then it will try to tell you that you want pizza so that it can replace what it is using. That's not not necessarily a need, although it can present itself as a strong craving.
2006-07-21 18:04:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I THINK SO, EVERYTIME I GET REALLY SICK WITH A COLD OR SOMETHING I ALWAYS WANT STEW-WITH ALOT OF VEGGIES IN IT---EVERYTIME. ABOUT EVERY 6 MONTHS I'LL START CRAVING A HAMBURGER, WHICH IS WIERD CUZ I'M NOT A BIG RED MEAT EATER--SO IT HAS TO BE SOMETHING THAT THE BODY IS IN NEED OF.
2006-07-21 18:03:35 · answer #4 · answered by Work-N-Hrd-2-Mk-It 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Thats why when women go to their pre-natal dr. appointments they are usually asked if they have craved dirt, ice, or paint chips. Women who crave these things are lacking something.
2006-07-21 18:05:45 · answer #5 · answered by angelikness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-07-21 18:18:02 · answer #6 · answered by fatsausage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes.
2006-07-21 18:01:01 · answer #7 · answered by triviatm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is often the case.
Salt,Sugar,etc.
2006-07-21 18:02:42 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋