What are Some Causes of Food Cravings?
Food cravings are intense yearnings for a certain type of food. Sweet or salty foods are common food cravings as are protein foods such as meat or cheese. Most food cravings are thought to be caused by hormones, fluctuations in blood sugar levels, emotional and psychological reasons or sometimes by nutritional deficiencies. Hormones such as those produced in pregnant women can cause some very strong food cravings. Studies show that men experience food cravings less than women. Pregnant women tend to experience food cravings during pregnancy as their body’s way of making sure they eat to feed the growing baby and/or to ensure they receive all of the nutrients they need for the baby and themselves.
