Why would you crave Grapefruits & Oranges?

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She craves these every day citrus fruits 7 oranges & 2 grapefruits… Dr’s do not know why anyone know?My mom actually has to have them , her body is craving them everyday she eats this. she has had test run etc for this … and no answers I thought maybe someone here also went through this or knew someone that did. Thanks

Mrs. Rebekah Dickinson MD · Accepted Answer

I am going to answer this one again now that I’ve thought about it.1) Might be a mineral/vitamin deficiency. 2) Might be a psychological thing. Could it be that she might be addicted to them? She might not actually need the fruit physically, but she might need them to satisfy a mental urge. You can get addicted to different things for different reasons.

Mrs. Rebekah Dickinson MD · Answer

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Mrs. Rebekah Dickinson MD · Answer

Not weird. I LOVE grapefruit, they’re prety much my favourite fruit. I love pomeloes- so juicy and sweet with those big fat chunks of wedges. You crave it now, we’ve just had a long winter with little sunshone and no fresh fruit for a while, the summer you probably wont crave it, you’ll be eating more fruit generally anyway. If you’re interested-0 try slicing all the rind off and then slicing the grapefruit into thick slices across the equator ( so the slices are cross sections) and then sprinkle cinammon and a little brown sugar on them, grill under the toaster- they’re so good that wway. Pineapple too.

Mrs. Rebekah Dickinson MD · Answer

For what it’s worth, I had strong cravings for oranges and grapefruits in the beginning of both of my pregnancies. . .I know this doesn’t really answer your question, but maybe there is some sort of correlation? Interesting.

Mrs. Rebekah Dickinson MD · Answer

She may be lacking some vitamin that grapefruits and oranges have. Our bodies are smart and will let you know what they need.

Mrs. Rebekah Dickinson MD · Answer

Typically your body tells you what you need and that’s why you have cravings…like when you want a banana or a salad. Her body is missing something and only that combination satisfies it. Who knows. It’s not a bad thing. It’s kind of delicious.

Mrs. Rebekah Dickinson MD · Answer

when I have problems with my asthma I crave grapefruit juice a nurse told me it is the vitamin C my body is needing.

Mrs. Rebekah Dickinson MD · Answer

I know sometimes you crave things that contain what your body needs. So maybe her body needs some vitamins citrus contains alot of vitamin c so that could be it.

Mrs. Rebekah Dickinson MD · Answer

I dont think there is a huge problem there. Maybe she is addicted to them because she loves them so much. I doubt you will find anything wrong with her through “tests”. Thats just like testing someone at the Doctors office because every day they HAVE to watch Oprah, or everyday they HAVE to have their coffee.

Dr. Summer Schneider PhD

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