Your theory doesn't seem too far off. Perhaps it is not a deficiency but more of a craving associated with hormones like ghrelin. I find that salty processed f

Your theory doesn't seem too far off. Perhaps it is not a deficiency but more of a craving associated with hormones like ghrelin. I find that salty processed foods such as Cheeze-Itz (flavored) are very addicting and not filling at all. My theory was always that anything with onion powder, salt and refined carbs is a craving that can't be satisfied easily.