How To Know if You Are Actually Hungry
There are some differences between true hunger (physical) vs non-food hunger (emotional), but we’ve all had those hard days when we reach for a “treat” to make us feel happier. Today, we take a look at hunger, the signal from our biology based on lack of key nutrients from real food after many hours without eating, versus emotional eating.
It's important to understand that eating highly processed foods that are designed to elevate our brain’s reward center can produce something like an addictive effect and can also affect our emotions.
Going without these foods for awhile, maybe when trying to lose weight or doing a detox, can also change how we sense our feelings or emotions. This can create a cycle of “numbing” or “comforting our feelings” with food.
So asking better questions helps create new patterns.
Tips to know: When a “hunger” sensation next arises, keep your attention on it and try out some of these questions I cover in this video.
Sheridan Genrich is a clinical nutritionist, naturopath, CHWC and certified functional medicine practitioner with a passion to help people eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle.
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This content is strictly the opinion of Sheridan Genrich, ND and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Sheridan Genrich nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program.