Why do I crave salty foods?

sobriquethemingway

The only time I crave sweet food is when I'm on my period and then I only want dark chocolate. The rest of the time I always crave salty foods... Does anybody know why this would be? I don't think my body needs the salt.. but could it.. or is there another reason?

RodaRose

http://chriskresser.com/shaking-up-the-salt-myth-history-of-salt/
Or it could be that your body is missing something else and thinks it is missing salt.

WindSparrow

It might be a need for potassium which tastes kinda like salt. In fact sodium-free salt substitutes are made from potassium chloride in place of sodium chloride. Low sodium V-8 is very high in potassium because it has not only the potassium from the vegetables in it but also it has potassium chloride for flavoring.

markrgeary1

When I ate salty things I craved them. After reducing the amount of salt I consume the cravings don't happen. YMMV

sobriquethemingway

I think it might be a potassium deficiency! Last night and this morning I ate 2 bananas, some carrots, and a yogurt and suddenly ENERGY. I also am currently not craving anything salty at ALL. Plus, I have reduced my salt intake for years and I still crave salty things so I think I just never get enough potassium in my diet.. I need to take a multivitamin or something maybe.

AshleyMFitness16

Hm, I've always had this issue too!! But I hate eating salty stuff because of the bloat I get, the cravings are just so bad I have a habit of giving in. Thanks for this post!