Cravings for salty foods, chips, and fast food can be caused by both stress and certain diseases.
In this article we will talk about common causes of salty cravings.
Stress
When the body experiences stress, it releases cortisol, which causes changes in appetite.
This can also work this way if you are sleep deprived. Because this also produces cortisol.
Fatigue
Lack of sleep leads to loss of self-control in eating. Serotonin levels drop, so you start looking for easy sources of joy - food.
For example, chips.
Premenstrual syndrome
Research shows that women with PMS experience hormonal changes that affect their appetite.
As a result, they crave more sweet or salty foods, especially during menstruation.
Addison's disease
Addison's disease (adrenal insufficiency) is a rare condition in which the body does not produce enough of certain hormones, including cortisol.
These hormones control the balance of salt and fluid in the body.
The body may end up demanding salt because it cannot retain it.
Previously, we talked about which foods improve digestion.
