Remember that weird craving you had at 3 a.m. on a Thursday for absolutely no reason at all?

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Popular beliefs have it that these unexplained cravings might indicate that your body lacks a certain nutrient/hormone/ electrolyte/anything! See what your cravings are telling you. 

1. Red meat

You're lacking B12, iron & zinc in your diet. Try fitting in a small amount every week in your meals. 

2. Chocolate

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You're low on magnesium, oxytocin, or simply hungry for love (serotonin & dopamine)!

3. Dairy products

You're low on calcium, Vitamin D, antidepressants, brainpower, or SLEEP.

4. Salty snacks

You're having an adrenal weakness or in other words, you are under a lot of stress. You might even look for something crunchy to munch on. Also, you might be lacking sodium & magnesium, or potassium. 

5. Carbs like bread, rice & pasta

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You're lacking dopamine & some quality relaxation.  

6. Fatty food like peanut butter, fatty meat, fried foods, etc. 

You have a fear of being alone & need some comfort that you got as a baby. So, you're looking for something to replace the natural fats from a mother's breast milk. 

7. Ice

You're probably anemic. Your body is low on iron or zinc. 

8. Citrus food or vinegar

You're low on stomach acid if you crave acidic foods. You might experience constipation, food intolerance & digestive discomfort. 

9. Spices

You feel bored, stuck, or gloomy. So, your body literally wants to 'spice' things up. You need more excitement and euphoria in your life. 

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10. Sugar & sweets

You might have low blood sugar & running low on energy. 

11. Tea and coffee

You are probably dehydrated and need water ASAP. Or, maybe, you are addicted to caffeine, which is not exactly ideal. 

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Do note that these aren't based on science & are more on theories. See what your body is telling you from what you crave.