hunger

HOW ALL DIETS WORK There are obviously several well-known diets and diet strategies, but all of them work in the same, mundane way: Paleo: You adopt a caveman lifestyle and eat stuff that's only minimally processed, and like dogs, you roll around in the decaying flesh of dead animals so that...

Metformin is a regularly prescribed medication for type 2 diabetes that has also been making the news for its ability to reduce levels of fat, but new research from Stanford Medicine and Harvard Medical School is uncovering the mechanism for how this actually works. It turns out that both...

Melanotan 2 also known as Melanotan II, is a synthetically produced variant of a peptide hormone naturally produced in the body that stimulates melanogenesis, a process responsible for pigmentation of the skin. This peptide hormone, called alpha-Melanocyte stimulating hormone or MSH, activates...

by Lauren Bedosky It’s an all-too-familiar scenario: An hour after eating breakfast (or lunch, or dinner), you find yourself still hungry. Not only is this urge to eat again annoying—but feeling like you need to follow up your latest meal with more food can indicate that something is off with...

When cutting down, especially for a bodybuilding contest, hunger pangs can be unbearable at times. In turn, everyday tasks become daunting, stress increases, and sleeping is highly difficult. For the majority of those on a low-carb/low-calorie diet, some hunger will be inevitable, but it doesn’t...

As we continue to pack in food day in and day out, our brains quickly become “Ghrelin Resistant” as our brain-reward systems become desensitized from chronic food consumption. So the question is: How do we not become resistant to ghrelin production, and how do we keep leptin levels (hunger...

Transitioning out of a strict fat-loss diet is a very serious and sometimes detrimental time period. It’s usually the novices and inexperienced individuals who get hit with the harsh reality of post-dieting weight gain, (namely fat & water). Depression, lack of self-control, and lethargy...

Always hungry? Or perhaps you can't seem to eat enough? This guide provides information and tips on how to control your appetite and reach your goal weight. Preamble on hunger vs. appetite and eating disorders There seems to be a bit of ambiguity between the terms appetite and hunger so for the...

Meal prepping is a useful tool for weight loss and for maintaining a healthy weight: It ensures you have the nutritious meals you need for a week, ready to go and portioned out to avoid overeating. Plus, it helps you save money and reduce food waste, not to mention the feeling of accomplishment...

Nobody runs well on a gas tank that’s constantly near empty, which is why getting in touch with our individual hunger signals and honoring them with nourishing, energizing food is an important skill. While it sounds easy enough, often what we assume is hunger isn’t at all. Sometimes when we...

If you’ve ever felt hungrier on a plane, train or road trip, you’re not imagining it — research shows travel can alter healthy eating habits. A study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that, compared to homebodies, frequent travelers had a greater risk of...

You’re not alone if you find yourself daydreaming about a certain food — there are both physiological and psychological reasons why cravings pop up. When you’re trying to lose weight it can feel like giving into cravings with a cheat day or putting certain foods “off limits” is the solution...

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is one of the most popular forms of exercise thanks to benefits like better cardiovascular health and a higher calorie burn with a smaller time commitment. These intervals of high effort and rest can also be adapted to pretty much any activity — even...

When you’re trying to lose weight, it’s helpful to track calories and macros and use tools like measuring cups and food scales. While these strategies work well, they can work even better when combined with the body’s own internal hunger and fullness cues. “Until about the age of 5, humans...

Chances are you’ve heard of intuitive eating. One of the biggest advantages of this approach is that you can use internal hunger and fullness cues to help you decide when you’ve eaten enough. Often, this is done via a hunger scale helps people avoid overeating. But exactly how to eat until...

A grumbling stomach could lead to poor choices — and we’re not just talking about eating one too many chocolates or consuming chips instead of carrot sticks. “When your body is physically hungry (not emotionally hungry) it means that it is experiencing low blood sugar and low energy,” says...

Whether you’re facing nagging cravings or extreme discomfort that makes it difficult to think clearly, constant hunger can become a major distraction when you’re trying to lose weight. “Hunger is one of the main reasons people have trouble losing weight and maintaining weight loss,” says Dr...

From building muscle to burning calories to keeping your heart strong, exercise affects your body in many ways. Exercise — especially long and intense exercise — can even change how your body responds to hunger cues. At least, for a time. Here’s what you need to know about hunger and your...

The ability to feel hunger and fullness is a quality we were each born with. Babies and little kids don’t need to be told how much milk or food they need to consume to stay healthy; instead, when they are satisfied, they become disinterested in food and simply stop eating. As adults, it’s harder...

It can be easy to view hunger as a bad thing — and while it’s certainly an inconvenient feeling — it’s as innate as the need to yawn or go to the bathroom. In fact, hunger is a crucial biological signal. To understand this, a refresher of the autonomic nervous system is helpful. The autonomic...