saraha Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I have noticed for the last year or so, when others crave sweets or carbs, I crave meat. Like a sausage patty, or chicken nuggets, anything meat really. I had a full lab workup about 3 months ago and they found nothing unusual (not there for this, but for chronic fatigue and weight gain). Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Me too! Especially at night. I will eat leftover chicken, sliced sandwich meat, etc. if we don't have any meat, I'll go for cheese. I am pretty thin and have always had a fast metabolism. I don't know if I just need more/frequent protein or if I get low iron, although I have never had irregular bloodwork. Let me know if you find an answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I do that. Sometimes I crave steak, or salmon, or smoked oysters. I just eat the thing I crave. I figure my body knows what it needs. Chipotle is excellent for the steak craving. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 The "meat" you mentioned are items that are very high in salt. I'm not sure if you can be sodium-deficient or if you can be salt-addicted, but those were my first thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 I understand about the salt thing. But pretty much any meat will do, a hamburger patty, tuna, or even casserole heavy in meat, it is not a specific food, just meat. Weird, I know. Most of the time also, I'll just have more meat later after dinner while everyone else is having dessert. Unfortunately, it is not because I am too thin:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpyTheFrog Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Maybe you need more protein for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Is it related to your cycle? I know when I'm near or having my period, one of the things I crave is meat, but especially beef. I swear it's related to iron levels dropping in me or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrygal Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 My guess was your body is just asking for protein and iron. IMO, eating meat is much healthier than dessert or carbs. Try to stick with leaner meat if you feel you need to. What labs did they check? Did they look for thyroid issues and iron levels? I know certain mineral deficiencies can cause strange cravings (like iron deficient kids will eat sand and dirt.) If you're worried about your weight, I found the best way to lose well without feeling starved is to cut down the carbs and amp up the meat and veggies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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