Food Cravings and the Role of the Gut Microbiome

Food cravings are wildly common. As many as 97 percent of women and 68 percent of men report experiencing cravings for certain foods! While food cravings can be a combination of many influences, including social, cultural, psychological, and physiological factors, one lesser known, but significant influence on cravings comes from our gut microbiome. Yep, you read that right - our gut bacteria can release chemical signals that influence our brain and make us crave certain foods! While some cravings can be positive, many are downright unhealthy, and are a major barrier to better health for many individuals. Join us in this episode of the RN Podcast as we discuss how and why our gut microbiome can influence our food cravings and preferences, and what you can do to control your gut bacteria, instead of them controlling you!