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/Have you ever resorted to food simply for comfort or have you ever eaten to the point of feeling miserably uncomfortable?
Read MoreHave you ever resorted to food simply for comfort or have you ever eaten to the point of feeling miserably uncomfortable?
Read MoreThe most common reasons a person is constantly hungry include the following: you are dehydrated, you do not get enough sleep, you skip meals, you are always stressed out, you drink too much alcohol, you eat too fast, you do not get enough protein, you eat too many starchy carbohydrates, and you are on certain medications that increase your appetite.
Read MoreHunger is a constant battle. Some people even claim they're never sure if they actually feel a sensation of hunger. The truth is we eat much bigger portions than our bodies need. We also often choose unhealthy snacks throughout the day. The ghrelin hormone is produced in the stomach and intestines and is often referred to as the “hunger hormone.” This hormone has numerous functions in the body, including the ability to stimulate hunger. When ghrelin levels in the stomach rise, the brain gets a signal that it is time for food. Ghrelin also slows our metabolism, just in case we cannot find any food. Then, after a big meal, ghrelin levels drop and metabolism speeds up to the burn calories we just ate.
Read MoreHunger is a constant battle. Some people even claim they're never sure if they actually feel a sensation of hunger. The truth is we eat much bigger portions than our bodies need. We also often choose unhealthy snacks throughout the day. The ghrelin hormone is produced in the stomach and intestines and is often referred to as the “hunger hormone.” This hormone has numerous functions in the body, including the ability to stimulate hunger. When ghrelin levels in the stomach rise, the brain gets a signal that it is time for food.
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