I have been craving orange juice and salt mixed together. I have also craved tomatoes with salt. What might

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this mean?

Answer 1

Wow.  For myself, I can relate this way:  I get cravings for protein sometimes that I can't always explain or figure out.  I end up attributing it to the fact that I like eggs, beef jerky, steaks, etc. . .

However, there are times I know it's because I've been eating too many carbs and I'm out of balance and feeling rundown.

Think about if there's been any significant changes otherwise in your diet.  Seriously consider all the food you ate in the last week.

You may be missing something lately.

Answer 2

Unusual salt cravings such as yours can be a form of "pica" which occurs with iron-deficiency anemia.  The fact that you are having these cravings paired with foods high in Vitamin C (which helps iron absorption) makes this seem very likely. I would make an appointment with your doctor to have your iron levels checked. If it is iron deficiency, a regular over-the-counter multivitamin will NOT be adequate to fix the problem. You will need a higher dose of iron which only your doctor can really prescribe.  

Answer 3

if you smoke that could be it or your body might just need the extra sodium but really idk

Answer 4

Pregnant, Period, your hormones are scrambling...

Answer 5

you are lacking vitamins . start taking a daily vitamin supplement .  

Answer 6

Funny thing is when I was younger, I remember literally running to a grocery store, buying a couple of tomatoes and a thing of salt and just eating them like apples. All the while dumping salt on them before taking a bite. Although I love the taste of tomato juice, citrus juice with salt - a Dr told me this is more of an iron deficiency than a sodium deficiency when he asked me about odd food cravings when I was pregnant. Your body does not require very much sodium to function unless your sweating a lot.

Although I still love bloody marys and salty dogs I don't have true cravings like I used to. But I really do like salty things no matter what and that probably won't ever stop!

Answer 7

Well if your craving it, you have obviously had it before and really like it, maybe thats why, salt can be addictive, i know my friend got addicted on steak and salt.

Maybe you just like salt with you meal.

Just like i like having chocolate.  

Answer 8

Your body probably is low on potassium.

Salt is a good way to get that.

Answer 9

haha i know people that eat fruit with salt for seasoning because its too sweet.

that could be why, its probably to sweet for you.