Why do I crave raw pasta?
Chef's answer
A craving for pasta or white bread can indicate a lack of the amino acid tryptophan, which is vital in the production of the "feel-good" hormone serotonin. If you are not getting enough carbs in your diet, this can put you in a bad mood. Cravings for high-carb foods are our body's way of trying to cheer itself up.
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If you do start having cravings, it'll probably be in your first trimester (it could be as early as 5 weeks into pregnancy). They'll get stronger in your second trimester, and then eventually stop in your third trimester. Cravings come in all shapes and sizes. Some women crave fatty foods like chips..
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So, what does it mean if you crave sushi while pregnant? It means that you're pregnant. Normal, even. ... According to the Mayo Clinic, the risk of contracting bacteria or harmful viruses through raw, uncooked fish is too great, so you'll have to pass on the nigiri.
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