We’ve all heard about pregnancy cravings.

What might sound gag-inducing to everyone else is suddenly a pregnant person’s dream.

Pickles and peanut butter sandwich?

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Spicy sauce on vanilla ice cream?

Fried chicken dipped in a vat of mayo?

Why people crave certain things when they’re pregnant has everything to do with hormones.

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One thing some people find themselves craving is red meat.

Even vegetarians andvegans have reported craving meatduring their pregnancy.

Which, if you don’t eat meat or never have, can be unnerving.

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And, if you’re pregnant, you should go for it.

Your cravings are there for a reason.

“Your body does tell you when it needs certain things.”

So why do you having a hankering for red meat when you’re pregnant?

In other words, at the moment, things are inconclusive.

Carrying around a future human being isn’t easy, so go ahead and have that steak medium rare.

Your body will thank you for it.