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Is Strong Craving For Protein Normal?
I crave protein,when I go for a snack it s something with protein - not sugar. I m on warfarin, Celebrex, accolade, and other meds for allergies/due to Marfans. I m about 20 pounds overweight. Is this a strange craving, should I try harder to break it?
Thu, 21 Apr 2016
Hello,
Cravings for protein should not be ignored.It is a way of your body to tell you that probably you have taken too much carbohydrates in food and to balance nutrients in the body, you have to take some proteins. So if your body craves protein, give it protein. There is nothing wrong about it.
However, to prevent adverse effects on body, if you crave for fried protein containing food, choose grilled so you do not end up having high fat.
I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic.
Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
Cravings for protein should not be ignored.It is a way of your body to tell you that probably you have taken too much carbohydrates in food and to balance nutrients in the body, you have to take some proteins. So if your body craves protein, give it protein. There is nothing wrong about it.
However, to prevent adverse effects on body, if you crave for fried protein containing food, choose grilled so you do not end up having high fat.
I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic.
Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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