What Your Cravings Really Mean: From Sugar to Salt

Written by: Deepa Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra 12 September 2025

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Sugar Cravings means Energy Crash

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Carb cravings = Need to feel better!

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Chocolate cravings means Magnesium low levels

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Fat Cravings = Nutrient Needs

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Emotional Cravings

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Salty Cravings means Dehydration

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Final Takeaway

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