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Cravings for sweets, chips, or rice, especially after meals, may not be just regular habits or emotional urges. Dr Sudhir Kumar, neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, while in an interaction with South First revealed that these cravings usually indicate that the body’s nutritional requirements are not fulfilled. Chocolate cravings signify a lack of magnesium, whereas continuous hunger for sweets could signal Vitamin B deficiencies or insulin resistance.
Nutritionist Swetha Adarsh, while speaking to the South First, explained that the cravings for salty, sour, or carbohydrate-loaded foods may be associated with deficiencies in Vitamin C, sodium, and serotonin imbalances. Unusual behaviour with children who eat soil could be related to a shortage of zinc or iron, as stated by health coach Shahsikant Iyengar. Another major factor that can escalate cravings by impacting hunger-regulating hormones is sleep deprivation.
Experts highlighted that while occasional cravings are normal but repeated or intense urges may require medical attention to reveal the real health issues.
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Cravings could indicate nutrient deficiencies instead of just emotional eating. (Photo source: Canva)
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Chocolate cravings are usually related to low magnesium levels. (Photo source: Canva)
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A strong urge for salty snacks may point to an imbalance of sodium or potassium. (Photo source: Canva)
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Longing for dairy and cheese may reflect the need for more intake of calcium. (Photo source: Canva)
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Yearning for eating sour foods like tamarind or amla may refer to a Vitamin C shortage. (Photo source: Canva)
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Iron deficiency anaemia may be there if there are cravings for ice or red meat. (Photo source: Canva)
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The urge to consume carbs or sugar after meals might be because of serotonin dips or a lack of vitamins. (Photo source: Canva)
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Children with unusual cravings like eating mud may be due to zinc and iron deficiency. (Photo source: Canva)
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Lack of sleep can trigger cravings and can impact hunger hormones like leptin and ghrelin. (Photo source: Canva)
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Continuous and intense cravings need to be checked by a healthcare expert. (Photo source: Canva)
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