Reasons for Why You Are Always Hungry

You probably don’t have a tapeworm. But you’re likely sleeping too little, spending too much time on Instagram, and doing a bunch of other things that make you so hungry all the time.

Sleeping too late                                    

Skimp on sleep and you mess with your hunger hormones—such as ghrelin: When it surges, you feel hungry. And the hunger hormone leptin (which helps you feel full) sinks. Sleep loss also appears to boost blood levels of a chemical that makes eating more pleasurable.

Selecting the short stack instead of the omelette                  

Almost every time, not long enough after your last syrup-slathered bite, your stomach is upset and you’re left wondering how that’s even possible. Yes it is. Researchers found that women who ate a high-protein breakfast of sausage and eggs felt less hungry and more full throughout the morning, and even ate fewer calories at lunch, compared to women who had a low-protein plate of pancakes and syrup in the morning, or skipped breakfast altogether.

Thirst

Those cramps of hunger may actually be your body telling you that you’re thirsty. So before grabbing a snack from the pantry, sip some water and wait for a little to see if your cravings pass. Staying hydrated may also help you manage your appetite and weight, according to a study.

You sweat all the small stuff

We’ve all been that person mindlessly eating through a bag of chips while anxiously trying to meet a limit, or spooning ice cream from the pint after getting into a fight with a friend. But when you’re stressed out all the time, cortisol hormone levels remain high, which then trigger hunger hormones. Also, frequently elevated cortisol produces glucose, leading to increased blood sugar levels, and is also tied to insulin resistance, which increases the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Taking long gaps between meals

Four to five hours apart is about right. If it’s going to be closer to six hours, have a small snack in between. Eating on time allows you to better recognize hunger and satiety prompts. It also lets your body completely digest complex carbs and protein, which can help maintain a healthy metabolism. Just make sure your meals are balanced with nutrient-rich foods such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, dairy, and lean protein.

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