Chocolate Cravings: Have you been experiencing constant chocolate cravings lately? Do you find yourself frequently touring your kitchen in search of chocolates at odd hours? Does your chocolate craving leave you feeling irritated? Trust us, it is more than just your love for chocolate. In fact, according to health experts, it could be a certain nutritional deficiency in your body that is leading to such constant chocolate cravings. Mumbai-based nutritionist Rebecca Pinto explains that each food item you have been yearning for is associated with a specific nutritional element, and your cravings indicate the particular deficiency you are experiencing.
In the case of chocolate cravings, it could be a magnesium deficiency. Sounds surprising? Let's delve deeper into this. Chocolate Cravings and Magnesium: What Is the Link Between the Two? Chocolate is a blend of cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and sweetener, and the ratio of each ingredient varies based on your preference.
There are dark chocolates, milk chocolates, extra dark chocolates, and more. While many crave chocolates due to high stress, hormonal imbalance, or to satisfy sweet cravings, health experts suggest that magnesium deficiency could be the reason for some. According to research, published in the Journal of Nutrition by the American Society of Nutrition, cocoa (used in chocolates) contains a high amount of magnesium, which leads researchers to question whether magnesium deficiency could be a possible explanation for peo.
