Cravings
I was raised with the belief that cravings are an okay thing. Obey them because if you are craving something, that meant there is something in the food you’re craving that your body needs. However, when I got older and people talked about craving foods that were less than ideal for them, I began to think that cravings were a little more than what I’d been told.
I decided to do a little research because I have not been able to get enough yogurt lately. However, I’ve also been feeling sick to my stomach off and on, which may or may not be caused by being lactose intolerant. So, in theory, if cravings truly are what I was raised to believe, I should be able to replace the yogurt with something else that will give me what my body needs…
According to WebMD, “Surveys estimate that almost 100% of young women and nearly 70% of young men had food cravings during the past year. That covers most of us, doesn’t it?”
Well it’s certainly good to know that I’m not alone! But what does that mean exactly?
According to this article, food cravings pretty much are mostly in your head. Take away the pregnancy cravings side of things, and you’re most likely craving things because you want to calm down, comfort yourself, or are addicted to what you’re craving.
If you’re struggling with food cravings, read the article. It has seven facts about cravings and well as ideas on how to deal with them
As for me, I’m not too worried about yogurt cravings but will be taking a break from it nonetheless so I can see if I’m lactose intolerant.
And you shouldn’t be worried if you’re craving healthy foods. Just take things in moderation.
July 9th, 2008 at 5:28 am
Good info. I’ve learned (or think I have, anyway) to differentiate between craving something for taste and cravings that are my body’s way of saying, “We want vegetables!” or “We need protein.” It’s those taste cravings that get me in trouble. The others are generally cravings for something that’s good for me. Possibly my subconcious reminding me I haven’t been getting enough of whatever it is? Who knows.
July 12th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Yes, the taste cravings (and addictions) are the ones that get me in trouble and I struggle with every day. I think the key is to find out what it is that those things give me…