Why do you crave some kinds of foods?

Question

Im not expecting and Ive had plenty to eat, but Ive been wanting mexican food for 2 days.and I just had some Sat night.

Answer 1

Something in the food may give you an addictive reaction to it. Or you might simply be deficient in a certain nutrient that this type of food provides and so your body creates a "craving for it" in an attempt to get you to consume more of that lacking nutrient, mineral, enzyme, etc.

For example, people with a potassium deficiency might crave foods high in potassium such as bananas, cantaloupe, grapefruit, oranges, tomato or prune juice, honeydew melons, prunes, molasses and potatoes.

Answer 2

I don't know for sure, but I think your body is needing something this particual food containes,which tells your brain to send a craving for it. If you want a dill pickle, your body simply needs extra salt. If you want ice cream, your body needs sugar. I believe thaking a multi vitamin daily will help with cravings. Only my opinion. But if you really crave a food, go for it. Can't hurt you. Now you have me wanting Mexican food. Too late to go out and get some. Thanks.

Answer 3

A real craving is because your body need a particular thing. Sometimes you can crave something you normally don't particularly like When I was pregnant with my first child, I craved dirt!! My obstetrician told me it was because my body needed iron. You don't have to be pregnant to have cravings, though.

Answer 4

quota of those ingedients your body needs hasnt topped yet.

regularly eating a variety of foods that covers all necessary vitamins and minerals cuts down on cravings.
except for chips and sweets... those are necessities :)