Cravings are something we have all experienced. Whether it is a juicy cheeseburger, a thick slice of luscious chocolate cake, or McDonald’s French fries, we’ve all been there! What causes cravings? What is the difference between a craving and an addiction? Is there anything you can do to fight them when they hit?

Webster’s definition of "crave" is "to long for; desire eagerly". Nutritionists define a food craving as something we "want" but don’t "need". So, if you are actually hungry and thinking about what you want to eat, that is not a craving. If you are up late at night watching television, and you are not hungry, but can’t stop thinking about having a piece of that left over birthday cake – that is a craving.

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