Intense carbohydrate cravings can seem overwhelming and difficult to manage at times. It can make us feel like we’re out of control or that we just lack the willpower to move past it. However, cravings are actually packed with valuable information about what we might be needing physically, and even emotionally, and mentally. Here we explore what carbohydrates are and why we need them, why we might be craving carbs, common misconceptions around carbohydrates, and what to do when you feel a carb craving coming on.