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It’s well known that pregnancy can tip expectant women s taste buds into turmoil. Peculiar food cravings are one of the central stereotypes of pregnancy in popular culture, and most people know at least one woman who swore she couldn’t live without some kind of curious food – whether that be pickles and ice cream, unripe mango or curry and cake. And yet food cravings remain one of the many mysteries that still abound about pregnancy. Scientists aren’t clear on exactly what causes them, or indeed if they actually exist at all (although if you ask those of us who found ourselves chowing down on tuna and banana sandwiches or nothing but potatoes, they’re real alright). We look into the research behind it and speak to nutritionists about what they could mean. ....