[Food] What Does It Mean If You Crave Fatty Foods? 5 Reasons
Yesterday and today I noticed how my body reacted during eating a chunk roast that had a lot of fat. And I do mean a lot of fat. 😊
It sent waves of pleasure when I ate the fat.
This prompted me to look up why. And the last two reasons made a whole lot of sense.
This was very well cooked. Not raw like that is mentioned beyond what I quoted.
Yes I know the following article is about reducing fat. So they don't want to talk further on reason 4 and 5. Too many just don't have the problem of both being high metabolism as well as being skinny.
Yet this is for those who do have similar experiences as well as reasons 4 and 5.
https://www.medicinenet.com/food_cravings_wreck_diet_pictures_slideshow/article.htm
I have been skinny all my life! Yet boy did that fat make me feel odd! 😋
It sent waves of pleasure when I ate the fat.
This prompted me to look up why. And the last two reasons made a whole lot of sense.
This was very well cooked. Not raw like that is mentioned beyond what I quoted.
Yes I know the following article is about reducing fat. So they don't want to talk further on reason 4 and 5. Too many just don't have the problem of both being high metabolism as well as being skinny.
Yet this is for those who do have similar experiences as well as reasons 4 and 5.
https://www.medicinenet.com/food_cravings_wreck_diet_pictures_slideshow/article.htm
What Does It Mean If You Crave Fatty Foods? 5 Reasons
Medical Author: Dr. Jasmine Shaikh, MD
Medical Reviewer: Shaziya Allarakha, MD
Disease and Condition: Healthy Living
If you crave fatty foods, you are not alone. Your body needs fats to function, and fatty foods tend to taste good. However, if you crave fatty foods often, it could be a sign that your body is missing specific nutrients.
5 reasons why you may crave fatty foods
1. Deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins: Craving fatty foods can be due to a lack of fat or fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins E, D, K, and A) in your diet. You can satisfy this craving with fatty fish, avocados, or nuts and seeds.
2. Food memories: Food cravings are often caused by areas of the brain that are responsible for memory and sensory pleasure. When you see fatty foods, these areas get activated, and your brain may associate these foods with pleasure and reward. These memories can be powerful enough to increase your cravings for fatty foods.
3. Stress: If you crave fatty foods, it could be a sign that you are stressed or anxious. Many people find fatty foods comforting, and high-carb foods boosts levels of serotonin in the brain, which are feel-good chemicals that give you temporary relief from stress.
4. Genetics: According to some studies, getting fat in your diet is a tendency embedded in our genes. Our ancestors have been able to store excess calories to survive during times of hardship, and in some ways our bodies may be programmed to crave high-calorie foods as a means of survival.
5. Fast metabolism: Cravings fatty foods may be more pronounced in people who have a fast metabolism, since their bodies burn calories faster.
Medical Author: Dr. Jasmine Shaikh, MD
Medical Reviewer: Shaziya Allarakha, MD
Disease and Condition: Healthy Living
If you crave fatty foods, you are not alone. Your body needs fats to function, and fatty foods tend to taste good. However, if you crave fatty foods often, it could be a sign that your body is missing specific nutrients.
5 reasons why you may crave fatty foods
1. Deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins: Craving fatty foods can be due to a lack of fat or fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins E, D, K, and A) in your diet. You can satisfy this craving with fatty fish, avocados, or nuts and seeds.
2. Food memories: Food cravings are often caused by areas of the brain that are responsible for memory and sensory pleasure. When you see fatty foods, these areas get activated, and your brain may associate these foods with pleasure and reward. These memories can be powerful enough to increase your cravings for fatty foods.
3. Stress: If you crave fatty foods, it could be a sign that you are stressed or anxious. Many people find fatty foods comforting, and high-carb foods boosts levels of serotonin in the brain, which are feel-good chemicals that give you temporary relief from stress.
4. Genetics: According to some studies, getting fat in your diet is a tendency embedded in our genes. Our ancestors have been able to store excess calories to survive during times of hardship, and in some ways our bodies may be programmed to crave high-calorie foods as a means of survival.
5. Fast metabolism: Cravings fatty foods may be more pronounced in people who have a fast metabolism, since their bodies burn calories faster.
I have been skinny all my life! Yet boy did that fat make me feel odd! 😋
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