The Real Reason You’re Craving These 7 Foods By Brianna Steinhilber

What's Behind Your Food Cravings?

There’s a lot of talk about food cravings stemming from nutritional deficiencies, but research has not proved this to be true. So, if you were tempted to blame those chocolate urges on a magnesium deficiency, Kimberly Snyder, CN and author of The Beauty Detox Power, claims it’s more likely coming from an emotional place than a biological one. “I do believe it’s important to listen to your body and feel what foods you are naturally drawn to,” says Snyder. “Overall though, many common cravings are tied to emotional root causes. We often crave foods with specific textures — crunchy, soft, creamy, or smooth — and these textures correspond to particular emotions.”
It’s possible that every hankering, from the mid-afternoon coffee to the after-dinner sweet, can be traced back to an emotional catalyst. Before you reach for a piece of cake, bowl of pasta, or glass of soda check to see if your emotions may be to blame for your cravings — and learn the smart ways to combat them.

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