Whensalty cravingshit, they hit hard.

These cravings can seem totally random, but the good news is they’re completely normal.

Its main component, sodium, is crucial in helping maintain your body’s fluid levels and muscle function.

Woman enjoying a salty snack

But what does it reallymeanwhen you crave salt?

Craving salt?

It’s your body’s way of telling you that you need todrink water ASAP.

Woman sweating a lot

There was alsoa studythat found a link between stress levels and the hormone that increases hunger, called ghrelin.

Woman stressed and eating alone