Are chocolate cravings genetic?

[Healthline Wellness Wire]( We've probably all been guilty at one time or another of binging on favorite foods we know aren't the healthiest. But what if we could find alternative ways to satisfy our cravings for everything from chocolate to salad dressings? A new study addresses the role genetics play in shaping a person's appetite — and the results are fascinating. Tracy, Editor-in-Chief [Love Chocolate? Your Genes Could Be Causing You to Crave It]( [New research indicates that certain gene variants may predispose people to prefer certain foods. Could this discovery lead us to a future of superpersonalized diets?]( [Read on]( [5 Lazy At-Home Workouts for When You Just Can’t Even]( [There may be days when you don't have the energy to make it to the gym. Check out some at-home workouts that take less than 20 minutes to complete.]( [Read on [Read on]]( [Is a Vegan Diet Safe for Children?]( [Experts say a strict diet can deprive a child of vital nutrients and vitamins, which can lead to malnutrition and other serious health problems.]( [Read on [Read on]]( [Antibiotics Surprisingly Ineffective on Pneumonia]( [Researchers say as many as 1 in 4 patients will not be cured by an initial prescription. They urge special treatment for younger and older patients.]( [Read on [Read on]]( [Join our FB Community]( [Over 93,000 people are taking part in our health and wellness community on Facebook.]( [Join us!]( Know someone who would benefit from this newsletter? [Pass it along](. [Subscribe to Men's Health]( [Subscribe to Women's Wellness]( [View in browser](. Did a friend send you this email? [Subscribe here](. To see all newsletters, [click here](. [Privacy Policy](|[Unsubscribe]( © 2017 Healthline Media 660 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107