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Why Am I Having Craving For Eating Unwashed Raw Rice?

Hi, I am a 33 year old lady and i cant stop eating raw rice,unwashed. I started eating raw rice when i was pregnant with my third child and he is now 9 yrs old. I have tried many times to stop but i just cant stop the mad craving,please tell me, is there something wrong with me and why do i have these cravings.
Wed, 8 Jan 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Your behavior regarding eating raw rice is due to deficiency of iron. This happens very often with so many people. Raw rice is rich in iron. When you eat raw rice, the body gets satisfied for the time being and asks for more.

Please consult a physician and check blood for iron and start taking some iron tonics for the craving.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck. Happy new year.
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Why Am I Having Craving For Eating Unwashed Raw Rice?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Your behavior regarding eating raw rice is due to deficiency of iron. This happens very often with so many people. Raw rice is rich in iron. When you eat raw rice, the body gets satisfied for the time being and asks for more. Please consult a physician and check blood for iron and start taking some iron tonics for the craving. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Happy new year.