India, Aug. 4 -- Ever found yourself hunting through the kitchen for chocolate, chips, or sweets? Before you blame yourself for a lack of willpower, a nutritionist says those sudden food urges aren't random - they are your body's way of asking for specific nutrients. Also read | Fighting late-night cravings? Fitness coach Raj Ganpath explains the connection with sleep, stress and metabolic health

Nutritionist Kiran Kukreja, in an August 3 Instagram video, shared how to understand these daily cravings so you can feed your body what it actually needs, saying: "Cravings are your body's way of asking for better nutrients. You just have to listen to it wisely."

Here is a breakdown of the four most common cravings shared by Kiran, what your b...