In functional medicine we see intense food cravings as a sign of imbalance. (mindbodygreen.com)
For example, some people have intense food cravings for sugar (probably the most common). (idmprogram.com)
I also like being drawn to food in a very natural sustaining way rather than an all - out - move - aside - or - I - may - hurt - you kind of intense food craving. (organicallymandy.com)