Why do I feel hungry after eating? It is because of the types of foods that you eat. If you eat foods that lack protein or fiber that are empty calories and less fulfilling then you will want to eat more food. High fiber foods slow up your digestive system and fill up your tummy.
Some of the top fiber foods are:
- Whole Grains
- Broccoli
- Avocados
- Apples
- Berries
- Popcorn
- Beans and lentils
- Spinach
- Asparagus
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Here are some of the top reasons why you are hungry after eating:
- Water. You didn’t drink enough water in the day. If you are dehydrated that will cause hunger pains. If you drink 6 to 8 glasses of water per day that should make you feel full. And this can arise when your body’s normal fluid drops 1 to 2 percent.
- Small breakfast. Your breakfast was too small. A university of Cambridge study that was done on 6,724 adults for almost 4 years found that those who just ate 300 calories or less for breakfast gained twice as much weight as someone who ate 500 calories or more.
- Research studies recommended that eating a large portion of your calories at breakfast and a lower percentage of your calories over the rest of the day helped to control hunger and excess weight gain.
- Drinking too much soda. It can make you want to continue to eat more food. And this is because of the high fructose in soda which can potentially impede the functions of your hormones that signal your body that you are full.
- Eating too fast. If you eat too fast, you can run the risk of overeating and continue to feel hungrier. Some research studies have shown that eating slowly can result in eating fewer calories and feeling more satisfied with your meal.
- Medical issues– Certain medical conditions such as diabetes, pregnancy, thyroid issues can cause an increase in hunger. If you continue to feel hungry after eating, then consult your medical doctor.
- Exercise. If you exercise a lot, then that will increase your appetite. The more you exercise the more you will want to consume more food.
- High blood sugar levels. If you have high blood sugar levels that can increase your hunger levels.
- Getting Proper Sleep. Obtaining proper sleep is essential with regulating your ghrelin hormone which controls your hunger. The ghrelin hormone is the hunger hormone in your body.
- Getting Enough Protein. If you don’t get enough protein in your diet you will find yourself hungry. Some good protein rich foods are lean beef, fish eggs, chicken, nuts, dairy, etc.
“If you don’t eat enough fiber or protein in your diet, you may feel hungry all the time after eating food.” Celebrity Fitness & Nutrition Expert Obi Obadike
The Bottom Line is if you don’t eat enough fiber or protein in your diet, you may feel hungry all the time after eating food. If you exercise a lot, it will cause you to be hungrier. The more you work out the hungrier you will be. To avoid being hungry after eating make sure to incorporate fiber and protein foods in your diet.
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