Jul 13, 2023

​Know what your cravings say about your deficiencies!

C-devanshi Batra

Food cravings

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!

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​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.

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​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).

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​Chocolate

People who crave sweets especially chocolate have magnesium deficiency.

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​Ice

Some people have the urge to eat or lick ice, these maybe signs of Iron deficiency.

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​Bread

Craving bread may indicate nitrogen deficiency in body.

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​Dairy products

Those who are craving dairy products such as cheese might not be consuming enough calcium.

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​Fatty foods

If you find yourself constantly craving fatty foods and carbohydrates, your body maybe facing Omega-3 deficiency.

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​Red meat

People with constant craving for red meat maybe iron deficient.

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