is it normal to crave meat?!


Question: Is it normal to crave meat?
hi i'm 14 years old and i don't eat meat or seafood. i gave up meat about 4 months ago because of my beliefs and because i'm a Buddhist, but recently i've been craving chicken a lot. before i became a vegetarian, i would hardly eat meat that much. i hated it all through my childhood, the taste, and the fact that it used to be alive and moving has always repulsed me. but now every few days i get all anxious and have savage-like urges to eat the chicken my family eats, even though i can hardly look at it without grimacing! i'm so confused! is this normal? how can i stop these urges? it's so bizarre because i'm disgusted by it but at the same time i want to eat it again. has this happened to any of you?

Answers:

Humans evolved as meat eaters. So, yes, it's pretty normal to want to eat something so nutritious and good for you as meat.

I wonder, though, if you're getting everything you need nutrition wise? It's not as simple as some people would like you to think to cut out one entire food group (meat) stay healthy. Perhaps your body is trying to tell you that you're missing some important nutrients? You only get one body in life. If you don't give this body the protein, iron, calcium that it needs to develop properly, you'll have a very long life to deal with broken bones and bad teeth.

There's no source of vitamin B12 in plant foods. B12 has been tied to depression and mood swings, too. Are you taking good supplements that include B12?



It is normal to crave certain foods. However, it is possible that you could be craving the nutrients that actually come from meat. Considering you have not eaten any meat in about four months, you may be deficient in certain nutrients (only if you are not taking proper supplements), therefore you are craving those foods that are rich in those particular nutrients. If you want to continue a vegetarian lifestyle, it is important to speak to a doctor or dietician who can help you do it properly.

Nutrition & Dietetics Major



Of course. Meat is food and it tastes good.
Fake meat manufacturers are making a financial killing because people can't seem to resist the taste of meat. In fact, the reason most vegetarian websites are full of fake meat sponsors is that promoting a vegetarian lifestyle improves these companies' profit margins.



OHHHHH EEEEMMMM GEEEEE!!! I'm not alone, finally! Anyways, I'm there too. I haven't had meat since like October of 2010 and since then I've been meat/whore free. But I've been craving meat for a while too, I believe it is normal and you're proof of it. Try tofu, I haven't tried it but I hear it works. Good day madam.



Humans are like Tigers, we are not born Vegetarians. As soon as we are Born we drink mothers milk. Then we eat a Big Juicy Steak with Onions. Just like Lions, and Tigers we are natural predators for meat not vegetables. Our blood is red not green. So Your blood craves meat and that is completely natural.



There is a place on this earth for all God's creatures; right next to the potatoes and gravy.

Proud member of PETA People Eating Tasty Animals..



Well since around 6 Billion people on this planet love meat and crave meat I would say that it is definitely Normal.



Yes, its normal. I only went through one stage of craving meat, and I've been a vegetarian for three years.



Yes, it's normal to crave meat.



Are you sure you crave it




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