29/08/2019
**REASONS WHY YOU FEEL HUNGRY ALL THE TIME**
~ You’re not getting enough sleep
Lack of sleep may have a direct effect on how hungry you feel and how much you eat, says nutritionist Cassandra Burns. “Short sleep duration has been found to reduce levels of a hormone called leptin, which inhibits hunger, and increases levels of the hormone ghrelin, which stimulates hunger. This is one reason why poor sleep may lead to weight gain, too.”
~You’re dehydrated
Drink water
“Water is also needed in order for our cells to make use of the nutrients in the food that we eat; and lack of nutrient availability causes our body to crave more food. This is another reason to make sure you’re drinking water throughout the day and not just when this craving strikes. “Drinking water between meals also generally us feel fuller and can help to manage appetite. It’s important, however, not to drink lots of water immediately before, during or after a meal: this dilutes the digestive juices and can have a negative impact on our digestion.”
~ You’re stressed
The slightest ‘stressful’ event in your life – such as losing your phone, keys or wallet – can see you reaching for the biscuit tin. But there’s a reason why stress makes us hungry.
