I once heard my mother talk of a woman who craved red clay and actually ate
it!

"Dr Engelbert Buxbaum" > wrote in message
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| Sometimes this even includes craving (pica) for non-food
| stuff like soil. Unless harmful such urges can simply be humored, they
| may be reduced by frequent small snacks with high-fibre food and plenty
| of water. In some cases, iron supplementation can also help, but that
| should be discussed with your physician.