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The psychology of food cravings

21-03-2009 02:22PM

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Bog Butter

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When I really want something sweet like cake, biscuits or chocolate it is after I have eaten a meal. I wonder is that purely a psychological thing?

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#2 21-03-2009 09:02PM

rubadub

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Dunno, but the tradition is to serve your dessert after the meal, perhaps your body got used to that tradition, or else vice versa and some normal effect resulted in that tradition coming about.

I was in China and was often served a sweet "dessert" before the main meal, not always though, it did come after sometimes.

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#3 21-03-2009 09:49PM

EileenG

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I think it's habit. I always fancy cheese after a meal. After an eat-till-you-burst ski holiday, I've been having a bowl of celery soup after meals, and it seems to hit the spot.

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#4 21-03-2009 10:02PM

cozmik

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EileenG wrote: »

I've been having a bowl of celery soup after meals, and it seems to hit the spot.

lol yeah whatever.

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#5 25-03-2009 05:08AM

SparkyLarks

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try fruit

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