I view cravings as short term pleasures which is not necessarily the same as desire. Desire can be good as it drives you towards a goal, but cravings seem to distract from that.

All craves are a type of desire, but not all desires are cravings.

Consider cravings as short term drivers while desires can be long term drivers.

For instance, desire to be healthy is a long term goal while craving for fried wings are short term.

Don’t let short term cravings distract/deter you from long term desires.

The more you can control/let go of cravings, the more you can focus on meaningful things.

It’s nice to enjoy food and it’s okay to enjoy it, but it must be balanced with an overall focus towards long term desires.

Consider a middle path between hedonism (all cravings) vs monastic (no pleasure)

Easier said than done. However, the more you can control your wants, the happier you will be.

Happiness = things you have/things you want

Also, the better you can understand your desires and the results/consequences of those desires, the better you can navigate your life and move towards a better life