What Does It Mean When You Crave Tomatoes? Unpacking the Reasons
                                
                                
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                                Tomatophagia, the clinical term for an insatiable craving for tomatoes or tomato products, can sometimes signal an underlying issue. While a simple preference is often the cause, a persistent or intense craving for tomatoes might suggest a nutritional deficiency, such as iron, or be related to hormonal changes.