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I hope people aren't reading this and thinking about doing this crazy diet especially with all this misinformation. Hunger is not just your "brain craving suga
by bretthopper 16y ago
I hope people aren't reading this and thinking about doing this crazy diet especially with all this misinformation.
Hunger is not just your "brain craving sugar". I get hungry every single day and I eat virtually no sugar.
Yes, insulin response has been known to cause some cravings, but that isn't the only factor in hunger.
Fat and protein also satiate you more than carbohydrates which means you shouldn't experience as much hunger.
- espeed 16y ago"Know the difference between hunger and appetite. According to Chalmers and Campbell, few people understand the difference between real hunger and appetite. "Hunger is more physiological, whereas appetite is more psychological," they state. The authors advise that it may take some time to distinguish one from the other, but eventually, it can be done. So the next time you experience a "craving," remember to ask yourself whether it is hunger talking, or your brain only imagining it needs food. Also, it is important to check your blood glucose (sugar) when you experience these feelings to make sure you’re not low" (Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School - http://www.joslin.harvard.edu/info/food_cravings_and_diabetes.html http://www.joslin.harvard.edu/info/food_cravings_and_diabete...).
- haploid 16y agoAnd yet, you used the word "hunger" twice.
- pyre 16y agoI've also found that sometimes drinking something is enough. If I'm eating lunch, for example, and I've run out of water, I find that sometimes I can end up eating more than I need because I'm actually thirsty, but somehow it registers as more hunger. It's weird.