3 Reasons Why You Always Crave Food While Losing Weight

Low protein diet

Not eating for long hours or eating the wrong kind of food can also cause hunger and a diet lacking in protein is also one of the main causes of constant hunger which makes you crave more food.

Protein stimulates a hormone called leptin that helps reduce hunger. If you're looking to curb hunger, simply add enough protein to your daily diet.

Protein-rich foods include eggs, tuna, chickpeas, tofu, almond butter, Greek yogurt, lentils, peanut butter, pumpkin seeds, and shrimp.

You don't sleep well

Not getting enough sleep can be detrimental to your health. If you don’t get the minimum amount of rest, between 7 and 9 hours a day, your hormones that control hunger and satiety will be affected. This includes a decrease in leptin (which regulates energy metabolism) and an increase in ghrelin (which stimulates appetite).

That's why you feel hungrier when you're sleep deprived. So be careful and maintain a healthy diet along with a good night's sleep.

The article below will show you 3 reasons why you always crave food when you are in the process of losing weight. Graphics: Thuy Duong.

Diet low in fat and fiber

Fat and fiber decrease the hunger hormone ghrelin and increase leptin levels. So when your diet is lacking in either of these two groups, you will often feel hungry.

The fat and fiber you consume slows down your digestion, making you feel fuller for longer. Moderate slowing down of digestion is not a bad thing. So make sure you consume a diet rich in fiber and fat to effectively control your hunger.

You can add nuts, olive oil, chia seeds, legumes, avocados, berries, broccoli, dried fruits, popcorn, and apples to your high-fiber, high-fat diet.

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