You haven't even finished your breakfast and you're already fantasizing about what you're going to have for lunch. Or you've just finished the last bite of dinner and you're already looking forward to dessert. Why do some people always seem to be hungry?
There may be several underlying causes.
1 Hunger and thirst
Hunger and cravings are different things. You might be confusing the two. You can have a craving for something even when you're not hungry. Try to identify which of the two you're experiencing. That can help.
2 Hormones
Throughout your cycle, you can feel different hormonally. And that's not surprising: your hormones behave differently, and you experience the effects. For example, most women have an extra craving for (sweet) food just before their period. The well-known chocolate
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3 Metabolism
Metabolism regulates how quickly you digest food. Some people have a fast metabolism, others a slow one. In other words, some people digest everything they put in their mouths quickly, while others take longer. If you're blessed with a fast metabolism, you'll also get hungry again quickly after eating.
4 Blood sugar level
Fluctuating blood sugar levels can also cause you to feel constantly hungry. Foods with added sugars, as well as white bread and cookies, cause high spikes in your blood sugar levels, followed by sharp drops. And during those dips, your body craves more food.
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This article was written by Bart (37). Bart is a health expert in a small village in the east of the country. He strongly believes that a healthy lifestyle contributes positively to a healthy weight and an energetic life. He also has a keen interest in (a pragmatic view of) spirituality. He regularly provides us with new insights that he also incorporates into his daily life with his young family.
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