Health experts say that food cravings may occasionally be signs of nutrient inadequacies.
The body naturally seeks meals that are high in a particular nutrient when it is deficient in that nutrient.
Here’s what your cravings say about your deficiencies!
Salt
If you find yourself craving for salt and foods like salty chips and fries, your body may be facing Electrolyte and Omega 3 deficiency.
Fizzy drinks
If you are craving soft and drinks, you may be lacking in calcium and magnesium, or it can be a routine deficiency (acidity).
Chocolate
People who crave sweets especially chocolate have magnesium deficiency.
Ice
Some people have the urge to eat or lick ice, these maybe signs of Iron deficiency.
Bread
Craving bread may indicate nitrogen deficiency in body.
Dairy products
Those who are craving dairy products such as cheese might not be consuming enough calcium.
Fatty foods
If you find yourself constantly craving fatty foods and carbohydrates, your body maybe facing Omega-3 deficiency.
Red meat
People with constant craving for red meat maybe iron deficient.