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What could cause craving for fruits such as banana, peaches , plums, nectarine, melon.i eat 6 large banana/day. any deficiency. can it causes problems.

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Food preference.: Sounds like you are lucky to crave good things. This is not caused by any deficiency, but is a food preference. As long as you eat a balanced diet there is no problem with this.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 10/12/2017

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A member asked:

What could cause craving for fruits such as banana, peaches , plums, nectarine, melon.i eat 6 large banana/day. any deficiency. can it causes problems.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Alves agreed

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