What Is Your Body Really Telling You? The Food Cravings Quiz

Warm golden light illuminates a still-life spread on a worn wooden table: a jar of pickles, bowls of sliced citrus, stacked dark chocolate squares, coarse sea salt, a small clay cup of kimchi, a sprig of rosemary, a tarnished spoon and a glass with a lemon slice, while two hands reach toward the items from opposite edges.

Introduction

Your cravings are messages, not mysteries. Take this quick quiz to learn what your body might be trying to tell you when you suddenly crave salt, chocolate, pickles, or ice.

I wrote this quiz because I love decoding the small nudges our bodies send — the tiny, specific hungers that feel like signals. Some cravings are biology (electrolytes, iron), some are habit (late-night sweets), and some are emotional (comfort foods). I’ll walk you through fun facts and a simple takeaway for each craving.

About the Quiz

This 10-question, multiple-choice quiz mixes easy confidence-builders with a few trickier ones about nutrient signals, cultural patterns, and emotional triggers. Answers include short explanations to help you turn a craving into useful insight.

Instructions

  1. Choose the option that fits your usual cravings best.
  2. See explanations after each question to learn a quick takeaway.
  3. Use your results to test one small change (drink water, add iron-rich foods, sleep more, or check with a clinician if needed).

Ready? Let’s translate those cravings into a little wisdom — and maybe a snack.