Do you ever crave foods that you don’t actually like?

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Do you ever crave food you don’t like?  It makes me wonder if there is something in it that maybe our bodies need and that causes the craving through dislike? Such as liver or brussel sprouts, etc. Just a guess. Not sure what could be in my current craving though..  This question triggered me by @Cherry234 (thank you ☺️) She asked if anyone likes root beer. This is one of those things I don’t like by itself, but I do like as a float with ice cream.  Today is my first time trying root beer. If you ever had root beer, when did you first have it? Do you like it?

TrueConfection · Accepted Answer

I was a vegetarian for 7 years before my first pregnancy. I craved steak while I was pregnant and assumed I was low on iron. Of course I craved a lot of things I wouldn't normally eat. I remember being at a restaurant with my husband and seeing a picture of steak tips on the menu, I was like a wild animal staring at her prey. 😂

Cherry234 · Accepted Answer

Thanks for the mention. 😊 I don't like cheese but I get pizza cravings. That's one example that immediately comes to mind.

HighlyVolatile · Answer

Root beer was actually the ultimate and first one of this sort. I tried it a few times as a child and instantly wanted to spit it out. I thought it was gross and couldn't even finish the drink even though I tried to force myself to do it.

Then one day in my teens, maybe 14 or so, I suddenly had a strong craving for root beer. Then I tried it once more and I didn't hate it and actually even liked it a lot. I kind of doubt in that case that it was prompted by a micro deficiency since root beer is hardly nutritious. I think I just suddenly wanted to taste root beer.

These days, I like almost everything, so I get cravings but no longer for things I dislike. I can also usually come up with multiple foods that satisfy the craving. For example, I can usually satisfy a pizza craving with a chili con carne or butter chicken (maybe the ultimate craving is for tomatoes). My cravings aren't so specific anymore.

That said, I had found when I have the worst hangovers that I suddenly get cravings for sweet things like strawberry cake. I don't dislike strawberry cake but it's not something I particularly like and would never go out of my way to eat. So the closest I find to those bizarre cravings is when I'm extremely hungover.

NathanDavis · Answer

I absolutely like the aroma of some great coffee in the morning, yes... so much then I almost want to drink it... and I have done it before, many different types, but I have never liked the taste of a cup or just some great coffee

exitseven · Answer

I have heard that this is a thing. Sometimes when I was training I craved these big, salty pretzels. I figured that my body was craving carbohydrates and needed to replenish the salt I had sweated out.

DonkeyDan · Answer

I don't think there's anything I crave that I don't like, there are some foods that I wished I liked but just can't stomach, like liver for example 🤮

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

I can't say I've ever craved food I disliked DB. I don't even crave foods I DO like. I have had a bar of chocolate in the fridge for 6 months lol..

SandandWaves · Answer

my first time with this craving was when I was 20.
You crave things for a reason... our body needs that certain food/drink, even if we don't like it, but, when we have what we do not like, it tastes so good...

comekitty · Answer

No, I can't say I've ever craved a food I didn't like.

I can't remember the exact first time I had root beer but sometime as a kid. Yes, I like root beer with or without the ice cream but I don't have it often.

normalice · Answer

Yeah. I sometimes crave White Castle and so try to eat there once per year to remind myself why I don't like it.

IveGotNoName · Answer

Great, you just made me want liver and brussel sprouts even though I'm not too fond of liver xD

dorksided1 · Answer

yes im vegetarian but lately been craving a cheeseburger which i have never had in my life. prob need protein in my diet

Charliefretz329 · Answer

Yes I agree that cravings are the body telling us we need something. And yep it’s happened to me

humanearth · Answer

I like all foods, there is much I don't like

douride2 · Answer

No I never crave foods I don't like.

kinggeorge007 · Answer

No, never!

Fireguy17 · Answer

No, not at all.

Fuentes · Answer

Sometimes yes

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