Why do I keep craving food? 😱😱... The reason I can't resist 'appetite'? 🤔🤔

If you decide to eat a vegetarian, health-focused meal but then crave sweet cakes or bread for dessert, it ultimately means you are unable to properly control your appetite. People who cannot resist their hunger tend to be tempted by different types of food, which can easily lead to overeating and binge eating. So, why do we keep craving food? Let's explore the unexpected reasons behind the uncontrollable surge of appetite.

 

◆ Mood swings are severe

 

Overeating or binge eating can be caused by appetite triggered by stress or specific emotions. It is advisable to record your psychological state each time your appetite becomes intense and to observe how emotional changes stimulate your appetite. Stress, boredom, anxiety, and fatigue can be causes of increased appetite. By understanding your emotional and appetite patterns, you can regulate your appetite through psychological stability.

 

I often watch high-calorie mukbangs.

 

According to a research team at the University of Southern California, high-calorie mukbangs or food images activate the brain's reward areas more than low-calorie foods. Looking at mukbangs or photos of foods that cause weight gain increases the likelihood of consuming high-calorie foods. If you want to watch mukbangs, it is better to look for foods made with low-calorie, healthy ingredients.

 

Skipping breakfast

 

When you wake up in the morning, you tend to skip meals because you have no appetite. However, skipping breakfast increases the likelihood of overeating later. You might think you can control yourself, but unknowingly, you end up eating even a little more. According to a journal of nutrition science, overweight women who consume a breakfast containing about 350 calories with protein are less likely to snack compared to when they skip breakfast. This is because protein stimulates the release of a chemical called dopamine, which helps regulate appetite in the brain.

 

 

◆ The bite size is too large

 

According to a research team at Cornell University in the United States, smaller bite-sized portions that can be eaten in one go increase satisfaction even with less food. As a result of a study conducted on 104 students, students with smaller bite sizes ate 25% less than those with larger bite sizes. In other words, the larger the bite size, the more they eat and the more they indulge in their appetite.

 

◆ Lacks concentration and is easily distracted

 

According to experiments by a UK research team, a 15-minute walk helps reduce appetite. There are also studies showing that immersing oneself in games like Tetris when feeling hungry can decrease appetite. Similarly, when engaged in other activities, appetite diminishes. Instead of acting distractingly or constantly thinking about other things while working or studying, focusing on the task at hand can help reduce appetite.

 

 

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To prevent overeating and binge eating

Identify your emotional and appetite patterns,

Quickly find psychological stability and regulate appetite.

I am not skipping breakfast and am currently doing it.

I need to focus more on work♡