{"id":34129,"date":"2022-11-16T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=34129"},"modified":"2023-06-13T14:52:41","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T09:22:41","slug":"types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Food Cravings and What They Mean"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We all know what food cravings feel like. While some may crave sugar foods, some may want high-fat, salty or savoury foods, the list of food cravings is way bigger than these four types. But do these cravings indicate something? Is food craving similar to food addiction? Let\u2019s find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#Causes_of_Food_Cravings\" >Causes of Food Cravings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#1_Hormonal_Imbalance\" >1. Hormonal Imbalance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#2_Pregnancy\" >2. Pregnancy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#3_Premenstrual_Syndrome\" >3. Premenstrual Syndrome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#4_Lack_of_Sleep\" >4. Lack of Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#5_Imbalanced_Diet\" >5. Imbalanced Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#6_Dehydration\" >6. Dehydration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#7_Gut_Health\" >7. Gut Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#8_Low_Glucose_Level\" >8. Low Glucose Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#9_Low_Physical_Activity\" >9. Low Physical Activity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#10_Processed_Foods\" >10. Processed Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#11_Stress\" >11. Stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#12_Personality_Type\" >12. Personality Type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#13_Mood_Swings\" >13. Mood Swings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#14_Context_Eating\" >14. Context Eating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#15_Nutrient_Deficiency\" >15. Nutrient Deficiency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#Food_Craving_and_Nutrient_Deficiency\" >Food Craving and Nutrient Deficiency<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#1_Chocolate\" >1. Chocolate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#2_High-Fat_Foods\" >2. High-Fat Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#3_Soda_and_Carbonated_Drinks\" >3. Soda and Carbonated Drinks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#4_Salt\" >4. Salt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#5_Coffee\" >5. Coffee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#6_Sugar\" >6. Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#7_Cheese\" >7. Cheese<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#8_Alcohol\" >8. Alcohol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#9_Chewing_on_Ice\" >9. Chewing on Ice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#10_Cakes_and_Cookies\" >10. Cakes and Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#11_Junk_Food\" >11. Junk Food<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#Food_Cravings_and_Emotions\" >Food Cravings and Emotions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#Smart_Ways_to_Handle_Food_Cravings\" >Smart Ways to Handle Food Cravings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/types-of-food-cravings-and-what-they-mean\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Causes-of-Food-Cravings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Food_Cravings\"><\/span><strong>Causes of Food Cravings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Food cravings happen when something in the body is out of balance. This is primarily the deprivation of essential nutrients. They are also triggered due to physical and mental factors. Read through to identify the possible causes of cravings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Hormonal_Imbalance\"><\/span><strong>1. Hormonal Imbalance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leptin is the <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/leptin-hormone-how-does-it-help-in-weight-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fullness hormone<\/a> and ghrelin is the hunger hormone. An imbalance in the leptin or the ghrelin hormone triggers food cravings and hunger pangs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fun-fact-209.png\" alt=\"Food cravings - fun fact\" class=\"wp-image-38474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fun-fact-209.png 900w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fun-fact-209-400x124.png 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fun-fact-209-768x238.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Pregnancy\"><\/span><strong>2. Pregnancy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During pregnancy, the body undergoes a complete hormonal revamp. This intensifies food cravings. Also, the taste and smell receptors are activated during pregnancy, intensifying food cravings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Premenstrual_Syndrome\"><\/span><strong>3. Premenstrual Syndrome<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oestrogen and progesterone, the reproductive hormones of the body, fluctuate before every menstrual cycle. This leads to food cravings. The craving is particularly high for carbohydrate-rich foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Lack_of_Sleep\"><\/span><strong>4. Lack of Sleep<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor sleep affects the sleep-wake cycle, triggering hormonal imbalance. Hunger and the satiety hormones are the first ones to get affected. These increase appetite and intensify food cravings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Imbalanced_Diet\"><\/span><strong>5. Imbalanced Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A diet low in proteins and fibre does not satiate the body completely. The body begins to feel hungry quickly. This is marked by food cravings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Dehydration\"><\/span><strong>6. Dehydration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/what-happens-when-we-dont-drink-enough-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lack of water<\/a> in the body affects the functioning of the liver. As the liver releases less glycogen, the body starts craving food to compensate for low levels. Moreover, the brain confuses thirst for hunger and intensifies craving for food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Gut_Health\"><\/span><strong>7. Gut Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Research shows a link between cravings and gut flora. A certain type of bacteria can influence the type and frequency of food cravings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Low_Glucose_Level\"><\/span><strong>8. Low Glucose Level<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A drop in blood sugar level is the main reason for food cravings. The craving can be for any food item, not necessarily sugar. Eating at this point helps elevate blood sugar levels, settling the craving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Low_Physical_Activity\"><\/span><strong>9. Low Physical Activity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An active lifestyle helps regulate the body\u2019s hormonal balance. Conversely, an inactive and sedentary lifestyle triggers more food cravings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Processed_Foods\"><\/span><strong>10. Processed Foods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High intake of processed food can lead to food addiction. The onset of addition-like symptoms intensifies the cravings as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Stress\"><\/span><strong>11. Stress<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Increased levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, can fuel food cravings. Chronic stress leads to an urge to eat calorie-dense and high-fat foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Personality_Type\"><\/span><strong>12. Personality Type<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People who are more aggressive and impulsive are more likely to experience food cravings than people with a calm and composed nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Mood_Swings\"><\/span><strong>13. Mood Swings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluctuations in mood also<strong> <\/strong>trigger food cravings. A low or depressive state of mind increases the urge to eat comfort foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Context_Eating\"><\/span><strong>14. Context Eating<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The brain associates eating a specific type of food with specific situations.<strong> <\/strong>As soon as a person enters into the same situation, the brain craves the associated food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Nutrient_Deficiency\"><\/span><strong>15. Nutrient Deficiency<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Low levels of certain nutrients trigger food cravings. Interestingly, the lack of different nutrients triggers different food cravings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Food-Craving-and-Nutrient-Deficiency\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Craving_and_Nutrient_Deficiency\"><\/span><strong>Food Craving and Nutrient Deficiency<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best and the only way to settle a food craving is to eat what the body longs for. But certain food items are not healthy for the body. Thus, finding healthy alternatives to settle food cravings becomes important. Let\u2019s understand the types of cravings triggered due to nutrient deficiency, what they mean, and healthy ways to settle them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Chocolate\"><\/span><strong>1. Chocolate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chocolate craving indicates magnesium deficiency. A healthier way to settle chocolate craving is by eating green leafy vegetables, seeds, nuts, beans, and fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_High-Fat_Foods\"><\/span><strong>2. High-Fat Foods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Craving high-fat foods means <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/how-to-increase-bone-calcium-10-must-try-calcium-rich-breakfast-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">calcium deficiency<\/a>. Eating calcium-rich foods like almonds, milk, spinach, broccoli, and sesame seeds helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Soda_and_Carbonated_Drinks\"><\/span><strong>3. Soda and Carbonated Drinks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Craving soda and other carbonated drinks also mean calcium deficiency. This can be settled by eating legumes, cheese, broccoli, kale, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Salt\"><\/span><strong>4. Salt<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Craving for salty snacks happens due to chloride deficiency and the fluctuation of stress hormones. One can settle chloride deficiency with sea salt, celery, tomatoes, and olives, whereas eating green leafy vegetables, vitamins B and C and specific breathing exercises as well as meditation can help lower stress hormones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Coffee\"><\/span><strong>5. Coffee<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Craving coffee can indicate salt, sulphur, phosphorus, or iron deficiency. For salt deficiency, consume sea salt, regular table salt, or Kombucha tea. Sulphur deficiency is best settled with garlic, cabbage, onion, and broccoli. For phosphorus deficiency, eat beans, lentils, pumpkin seeds, quinoa, and nuts. Spinach, legumes, dried fruit, cherries, plums, and figs help settle coffee cravings caused by iron deficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Sugar\"><\/span><strong>6. Sugar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar food cravings are caused due to low sugar levels, sulphur, tryptophan, chromium, or phosphorus deficiency. For low sugar levels, eat quinoa, fruits, legumes, cinnamon, and raisins instead of <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/effects-of-sugar-on-the-brain-you-might-not-know-about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regular sugar<\/a>. To meet sulphur deficiencies, consider eating garlic, onion, asparagus, or kale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For tryptophan deficiency, eat sweet potato, raisins, oatmeal, spinach, and pumpkins, whereas chromium deficiency is best managed through cinnamon, grapes, tomato, onion, apples, and lettuce. For sugar cravings triggered by phosphorus deficiency, consider eating lentils, brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds, and whole grains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Cheese\"><\/span><strong>7. Cheese<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A deficiency of essential fatty acids or calcium leads to the craving for cheese. Flax oil, <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/everything-about-omega-3-fatty-acids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Omega 3 fatty acids<\/a>, walnuts, and chia seeds are high in essential fatty acids. Calcium deficiency can be managed through legumes, broccoli, kale, mustard greens, and spinach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Alcohol\"><\/span><strong>8. Alcohol<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Craving alcohol is a food addiction. But the food craving for alcohol is triggered due to some or all of the following deficiencies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Protein deficiency &#8211;<\/strong> consume beans, lentils, peas, soybeans, and green leafy vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calcium deficiency <\/strong>&#8211; consume mustard greens, kale, turnip greens, and sesame seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Potassium deficiency <\/strong>&#8211; eat tomato, citrus fruits, pineapple, banana, black olives, and bitter green vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Glutamine deficiency <\/strong>&#8211; include bone broth, parsley, spinach, cabbage, and vegetable juice in your diet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Chewing_on_Ice\"><\/span><strong>9. Chewing on Ice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The urge to chew on ice is caused due to iron deficiency. Include iron-rich foods like Legumes, dried fruits, cherries, spinach, and poultry in your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Cakes_and_Cookies\"><\/span><strong>10. Cakes and Cookies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Craving for baked foods is due to chromium deficiency. A high intake of such foods is not good for health. Eat cinnamon, grapes, tomato, onion, apples, and lettuce instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Junk_Food\"><\/span><strong>11. Junk Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An imbalanced diet is the main cause of craving for junk food. Consider eating proteins, fibre, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Also, increase your water intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/word-from-hk-209.png\" alt=\"Food cravings - a word from HealthKart\" class=\"wp-image-38475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/word-from-hk-209.png 900w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/word-from-hk-209-400x146.png 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/word-from-hk-209-768x280.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Food-Cravings-and-Emotions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Cravings_and_Emotions\"><\/span><strong>Food Cravings and Emotions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our emotions are strongly connected to our food cravings. The way we feel affects our mood and our food choices. Thus, eating foods that we crave elevates our mood and makes us feel better. Food cravings triggered due to emotions are also called emotional hunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The characteristic traits of emotional hunger are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unexpected hunger pangs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Craving for comfort food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guilty feeling post eating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indulgence in quick and immediate eating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preferring to eat in privacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continued eating well beyond the feeling of fullness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The food craving chart in emotional hunger looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sugar craving is triggered by depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt craving is <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/mental-health\/diet-for-stress-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">triggered by stress<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Craving for crunchy foods is triggered by anger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meat craving is triggered by anger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Craving for soft foods is triggered by anxiety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Smart-Ways-to-Handle-Food-Cravings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_Ways_to_Handle_Food_Cravings\"><\/span><strong>Smart Ways to Handle Food Cravings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Giving in to food cravings can turn into food addiction. Therefore, managing your cravings is extremely important. Here are some helpful tips to help you get through this smartly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dietary restrictions can make cravings worse. Therefore, consider portion-controlling rather than eliminating a food item.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opt for low-calorie, healthy foods whenever possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t skip meals and avoid letting yourself get too hungry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining a cravings\u2019 journal can help reduce the frequency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat a well-balanced diet that helps you stay full for a long time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drink plenty of water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We all experience food cravings. In the given moment, the urge to eat the desired food can be overwhelming. Ignoring the food cravings, therefore, seems impossible. But while giving in to these urges is the easiest thing to do, it can have serious health repercussions. Uncontrolled food cravings can turn into food addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, understanding the reason behind food cravings is extremely important. Physical and mental factors drive these cravings. Nutrient deficiency and psychological factors are also prominent reasons. The better way to get through food cravings is to understand the cause behind them and opt for healthier food alternatives. Regular exercise, an active lifestyle, and a balanced diet help regulate body hormones, reducing the frequency and intensity of your cravings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all know what food cravings feel like. While some may crave sugar foods, some may want high-fat, salty or savoury foods, the list of food cravings is way bigger than these four types. But do these cravings indicate something? 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