One Food Wonder

I was wondering if anybody out there shares this peculiar trait--and I had this before weight loss surgery. I seem to go through
periods of time where I want just one food. For example, I went through a period of 2-3 months when I just wanted to eat cucumbers. Then as soon as it started, it went. Then it was almonds. Now it seems I am craving Pepitas (the kernals of pumpkin seeds) and papaya. And I mean I crave these certain foods all the time--they become my meals and snacks. My grandfather was a medical doctor and often said that "your body will let you know what it needs". These periods of wanting one particular food seem to last about 2 months. One time I was craving chestnuts--the kind from France for 6 months. And those buggers are very expensive. Is this some common physical or psychological trait?
Thanks!

Hmmm, that's a good question! I go thru phases of this too, but not sure where it comes from. I also say "listen to your body" b/c if its craving something (not junk food, LOL) then it probably needs something specific from that food.

I think it is both sometimes - physical and psychological.  For me, I also tend to end the same things.  I think it provides comfort and I know these foods work for me and I feel "safer" with them. 

I also believe that our bodies talk to us and tell us what we need.  There have been times that I've craved things that I know was a physical need.

As long as we eat a balance yet also listen to our bodies, I think that equals health!!

Cathy

You are not alone....in both, the cravings and wondering why....My mom says that same thing your dad does..."You crave what you need"....I found it particularly true when I had anemia and didn't know...I was craving food with iron in it....The body is an amazing machine....I suddenly lost my cravings for yogurt and haven't wanted any for a few weeks...I am a yogurt fanatic...So I think that's weird.  Lately...all I want is fish and I have never been a fish person at all...in fact I hated fish, passionately....
I looked in my freezer this morning to plan some meals for the week...LOL There is nothing but fish in my freezer!  No kidding!  I couldn't believe it...How did that happen? Weirdness!  I don't know what I want lately...I look in the pantry and the 'fridge and there is plenty to eat...and I want something, but find nothing appetizing... so I skipped lunch today...I NEVER DO that...I just could not find a single thing I wanted to eat...kept thinking of my fish for dinner...Finally ate a banana for energy...

Sometimess someone mentions something and I don't rest until I eat it or try it if it's new to me...I make myself nutso.  LOL

Hell Oreosmom

We had the same surgeon he's great.....My hairstylist is going through the same issue, she love cucumbers  before it was lettuce, she doesnt eat anything else.. just that food of choice and ice water ( only bag ice)

oops.... meant to say HELLO not HELL