Health expert Dr Michael Mosley has shared five tips to help people tackle 'excessive hunger'. The diet guru's website explained that the body can show real signs of hunger including a a ‘growling’ stomach or difficulty concentrating.
But 'excessive hunger' can result in overeating, snacking, and unnecessary discomfort. Dr Michael Mosley's blog then listed five ways to tackle this.
These include eating nutritious foods, sleeping enough, making sure you don't become dehydrated, eating mindfully and spending longer chewing each mouthful.
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The website says: "Although you may feel you’re eating enough, if you aren’t getting the right nutrients you may feel more hungry after or between meals.
"If you are eating too many refined carbs, and your diet is low in protein, fat, or fibre you may feel hungry more frequently as your body is craving what it really needs. This is why a Mediterranean-style diet is what we recommend, and is at the core of The Fast 800 Online Programme. Adding plenty of non-starchy vegetables to every meal will also help you to feel full and satisfied as they’re loaded with vitamins and minerals."
How much rest we get is also very important because two hormones impacted by sleep, leptin and ghrelin, manage appetite. And drinking enough water is crucial because people often mistake thirst for being hungry.
"Not only can dehydration lead to hunger throughout the day, but it can also lead to eating more at mealtimes. A study of 14 people who drank two cups of water before a meal found that they ate 600 fewer calories than those who didn’t," the website says.
And it's also beneficial to not be distracted when eating your meal. According to a 2018 study, there is a link between the reduction of food cravings and the practice of mindful eating. Using your senses to enjoy your food through sight, smell, texture and even sound can ensure you eat with your mind and your body, and will be less likely to feel hungry after a decent meal.
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