3 Things Your Food Cravings Can Tell You
By: Rachael Stuart
Published: January 11, 2014

The next time you get an undeniable, hard-to-ignore craving for a certain kind of food, stop and check in with what your body is trying to tell you. You might find that you should really be eating the total opposite of what you think your brain and growling tummy want. Click on each question for more information regarding your body’s hunger signals.
 
What does craving salt mean?
You’re probably dehydrated.
 
A solution: Hydrating Lettuce, Apple and Cucumber Salad
 
What does craving chocolate mean?
You might be low on essential magnesium
 
A solution: Deep Dark Chocolate Zucchini Cake
 
What does craving soda mean?
Your calcium levels could be low.
 
A solution: Low-fat Strawberry and Banana Lassi