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Protein Hunger

Jan 30, 2023

Processed foods may contribute to weight gain because they're low in protein, new research suggests. A lack of protein may prompt the body to try to balance nutrients by overeating, researchers theorize. Researchers from the University of Sydney, Australia, funded in...

Metabolism

Jan 26, 2023

There are 4 components to your metabolism: Your basal metabolic rate (resting metabolic rate) is the energy you burn while resting. It keeps your cells alive and helps your body function properly. The second component is the thermic effect of food. This is the amount...

Homeostatic vs. Hedonic Hunger

Jan 14, 2023

The term ‘hedonic hunger’ refers to one's preoccupation with and desire to consume foods for the purposes of pleasure and in the absence of physical hunger. People who experience significant food deprivation and are in an acute state of caloric need are considered to...

Effects of Stress on Your Blood Sugar

Jan 1, 2023

Typically, elevations in blood sugar are associated with dietary choices, such as eating too much sugar or too many carbs. But many elements can affect how our bodies regulate blood sugar, including dehydration, heat exposure, and skipping meals. Stress from life...

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Protein Hunger

Metabolism

Homeostatic vs. Hedonic Hunger

Effects of Stress on Your Blood Sugar