Fitness Tips

Chapter 55 Are You "Really Hungry" or "Fake Hungry"

Hunger is not the only reason we eat.Sometimes we feel hungry so we eat; other times we mistakenly think we are hungry when our bodies don't really need energy.

When we are really hungry, we eat to replenish the energy our body needs; but if we eat when we are falsely hungry, the body does not need to replenish energy at all. At this time, the food will be converted into heat, and too much heat will inevitably be converted into fat, and finally lead to obesity.

Binge eating is mainly related to the secretion of two hormones, one is leptin, and the other is insulin, which we often hear.The main function of leptin is to inform the brain of the increase in fat; as for insulin, it is normally secreted in moderation after eating to balance the rising blood sugar. function.This way you are more likely to mistakenly think you are hungry again due to the rapid drop in blood sugar.

In addition, if the brain function is unstable, you may also have a false appetite, feeling that you can continue to eat, as if you have an extra stomach; and drinking alcohol will change the blood sugar level.It can also make you feel hungry.

Here's how to tell if you're really hungry or fake.

(1) When the stomach feels empty

You will feel a strong emptiness in your stomach, and if you ignore it, the hunger will go away for a while.At the same time, your body will also start to use up the heat energy stored in the body, and it is time to eat.

(2) Hypoglycemia

You feel dizzy, irritable, or tired, which are symptoms of low blood sugar.At this time, the feeling of hunger may have passed, even if the feeling of food is not so strong, but you are indeed hungry and must eat.

(3) It takes a long time before the last meal

If it's been four hours since your last meal, unless it was a substantial meal, you're probably hungry.However, if you eat breakfast at 10:30 in the morning, you should not go to eat because it is lunch time.

(4) Craving for a certain food
When you have a craving for a certain food, you don't have to be really hungry, because most of the cravings are emotional.If you are really hungry, you usually don't specify which food you "want".

(5) When eating something good

When eating good food is usually fake hunger.When you pass by a bakery and get an appetite because of the smell of freshly baked bread and cakes—it may actually be related to hunger, but it's more likely that you're not hungry at all.

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