The Psychology of Food Cravings

سيكولوجية الرغبة الشديدة في الطعام

Author: Feras Alayed - Therapeutic & Behavioral Nutrition Specialist

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Category: behavioral-nutrition

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Why Do We Crave?

Craving is not weakness, it is a signal. It may indicate a deficiency or emotional need.

The Psychology of Food Cravings - Infographic illustration
A visual explanation of the common triggers for food cravings and the psychological and physiological responses they elicit.

Types of Cravings

  • Physiological (nutrient deficiency)
  • Psychological (emotions)
  • Social (environment)

لماذا نرغب؟

الرغبة ليست ضعفاً، بل هي إشارة. قد تعني نقصاً أو حاجة عاطفية.

The Psychology of Food Cravings - Infographic illustration
A visual explanation of the common triggers for food cravings and the psychological and physiological responses they elicit.

أنواع الرغبات

  • الرغبة生理ية (نقص المغذيات)
  • الرغبة النفسية (مشاعر)
  • الرغبة الاجتماعية (بيئة)