Pickles are salty, preserved cucumbers, and craving them might mean you're low on sodium, dehydrated, or dealing with hormonal or stress changes. Your body could be signaling a need for balance.

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1. You’re Dehydrated

When you’re dehydrated, you may crave salty foods , such as pickles. Dehydration occurs when your body loses more water than it consumes through sweating, urinating, or vomiting. It causes an imbalance in your electrolyte levels, and your body may crave salt to try to correct your sodium levels.

Some research suggests that you may crave salty foods when you are thirsty. If you find yourself craving pickles often, consider drinking a glass of water first to see if your body needs more fluid.

2. Your Hormones Are Fluctuating

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