Tag: Sodium craving

Recent research from the UK Biobank involving nearly half a million adults found that those who frequently add salt to their food have a higher risk of incident depression. This suggests a fascinating and complex connection between dietary habits and mental well-being, prompting the question: do depressed people eat more salt?

According to the World Health Organization, most adults consume more than double the recommended daily sodium intake, and a major reason is the highly addictive nature of salt. From processed snacks to savory meals, our evolutionary biology and modern food environment conspire to make us crave this mineral far more than our bodies need.

According to research, food cravings like the urge for tomatoes or ketchup, known as tomatophagia, can be a signal from your body. A persistent desire for this tangy condiment prompts the question: what does your body need when you crave ketchup? The answer may surprise you, pointing to a range of nutritional or psychological factors behind this intense flavor preference.