Causes of appetite

The article was consulted professionally by Master, Dr. Le Thi Minh Huong – Emergency Resuscitation Doctor – Resuscitation – Emergency Department – Share99 Nha Trang International Hospital.

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Appetite is a common phenomenon that can occur in anyone, and sometimes affects the process of maintaining a certain diet.

1. What is appetite?

Appetite is defined as a strong appetite for food, this desire is sometimes irresistible, uncontrollable, and the person who appears to have an appetite may not be satisfied until the right type of food he or she craves.

Appetite may be selective or non-selective. Selective appetite is an appetite for certain foods, often a favorite food, such as chocolate, chips, or even more selective, like a favorite sandwich at a fancy restaurant. Non-selective appetite is the desire to eat with any food, and may be due to real hunger or just a feeling of hunger, but it can also be a sign of thirst. Drinking water can help address non-selective appetite.

Many experts believe that cravings usually last only between 3 and 5 minutes. Each person's experience of cravings will be different, personal. Junk food, processed foods containing high levels of carbohydrates, salt and fats will often be the target of cravings, and they are also especially harder to control than other foods.

Cravings are a major obstacle for those who are maintaining their weight goals or are eating a healthy diet, however there is no way to deal with cravings when they appear.

Appetite

Appetite is sometimes uncontrollable

2. Causes of cravings appear

Appetites arise from areas of the brain that are responsible for memory, memory, satisfaction, and response.

An imbalance of hormones (such as leptin and serotonin) can also cause cravings. Besides, appetite can also be caused by the secreting of endorphins inside the body when seeing others eat (reflecting one's own cravings).

Emotions may also be associated with the appearance of appetite, especially for those who have a habit of finding comfort by eating.

Pregnant women may experience strong appetites, as they are experiencing changes in hormones, causing the sense of taste and smell to change compared to normal.

Nutritional problems and appetite can also have a certain connection, because when the body is deficient in certain nutrients, it will crave foods that contain a lot of substances.

Pregnancy appetite, pregnant appetite

Strong appetite in pregnant mothers

3. Methods of solving when an appetite appears

If you only satisfy your appetite when it appears, it is easy to form a habit without thinking about the consequences (especially for foods high in carbohydrates and fats). Try these methods to help control your appetite:

3.1 Drinking water

Sometimes the body shows inaccurate signs, and in many cases the body, although thirsty, manifests itself as appetite, so as soon as an appetite appears, try drinking water immediately. Try drinking a large cup of water, then wait for a few minutes, if the appetite disappears, the body is simply thirsty. Moreover, drinking plenty of water also helps those who are looking to lose weight.

3.2 Workouts

A study published in 2015 found that for overweight people with chocolate cravings, short workouts can help. The researchers found just a 15-minute walk helped reduce appetite more effectively than passive sitting. Whenever an appetite appears, immediately walk around, or use other forms of movement (such as climbing stairs).

3.3 Intellectual focus

To differentiate between whether the body is really hungry or just an appetite that is appearing, try answering the question "Do you want to eat some fruit now?". If the answer is "Yes", then it seems that the body is actually hungry, and if the answer is "No", chances are that the appetite is present.

Drinking water

Drinking water helps curb appetite

If there is an appetite, try thinking further about the possible long-term consequences if each appetite is satisfied, such as:

  • Can't lose weight
  • Health events occur
  • No longer active, healthy to carry out activities of the day

Thinking about such long-term consequences helps to recognize the disadvantages that will be possible, helps control appetite and reminds yourself of maintaining a healthy diet as well as being cautious of what food to use.

3.4 Stress reduction

Stress can play a certain role in the appearance of cravings. Therefore, find a way to relax, relieve stress in life.

3.5 Getting enough sleep

A 2013 study found that sleep deprivation causes a sormonal imbalance, which is one of the causes of cravings.

3.6 Eat enough protein

Protein (from beneficial food sources) is an indispensable component in a healthy diet, moreover providing enough protein for the body will help reduce the appearance of cravings.

3.7 Avoid starving your body

Not having a healthy diet causes the body to go hungry, and the fact has shown that leaving the body hungry will make cravings worse. When the body is hungry, it will want to consume energy-rich foods, so that a healthy diet will be broken.

Get enough sleep

Getting enough sleep helps balance hormones

3.8 Chewing gum

Chewing gum reduces the idle sensation of the mouth, which in turn can help limit the appearance of cravings. Those who chewed gum felt less hungry, had less appetite and felt full longer than those who did not chew gum.

ThS.Bs. Le Thi Minh Huong has more than 06 years of experience in examining and treating medical, emergency and emergency resuscitation diseases. In addition, there is also the possibility of performing catheter, artificial kidney ulation techniques in patients with end-stage chronic kidney disease, continuous dialysis, plasma replacement.

Customers can directly go to Share99 Health System nationwide for examination or contact the hotline here for assistance.

Article reference source: medicalnewstoday.com

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b1ffdb54307529964874ff53a5c5de33?s=90&r=gI am the author of Share99.net. I had been working in Vinmec International General Hospital for over 10 years. I dedicate my passion on every post in this site.

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