From 15 day I extremely feel like eating clay. Exactly slate pencil. N all. I am very concern with my help but I can't control on eating.

Eating Disorders

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Ms. Geetanjali Ahuja MengiDietitian/Nutritionist19yrs exp

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Hi, You are suffering from a nutritional disorder called Pica. In this there is deficiency of minerals like Iron and calcium because of which the body craves for it from all external objects since your diet has been deficient in it. Pica can be corrected by taking nutritional supplements for iron and calcium consulting your doctor. Foods rich in iron are- Garden cress seeds (Halim) to be soaked overnight and had early morning with lemon, Leafy vegetables, Bajra,, Red poha, Dates, Anjeer etc. Calcium rich foods are Milk and products like Curd, Paneer, Sesame seeds etc.

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