Hankering for a burger? Or maybe you can’t stop thinking about chocolate. As many as 97%* of women yearn for certain foods, and it’s rarely a salad or glass of water we’re after. But it’s important that you don’t feel guilty about these cravings, says nutritionist Dr Marilyn Glenville. ‘They’re a biochemical urge that is almost impossible to control by mind power alone. Your body is demanding a particular type of food because it has a need for it.’
Our experts reveal the likely reasons for these yearnings and