How to Understand the Hunger Hormone

In this solo episode of Healthy Not Hungry, hostRachel Doss dives deep into the fascinating world of ghrelin, the hormone responsible for regulating hunger and appetite. With a focus on practical tips, Rachelle explores how understanding ghrelin can help manage cravings and promote healthier eating behaviours.

What ghrelin is, where it’sproduced, and its role as the "hunger hormone."

Ghrelin’s Impact on Hunger and Cravings

How ghrelin levels influence appetite, food-seeking behaviour, and cravings for high-calorie foods.

Effects of Diet and Lifestyle on Ghrelin

The relationship between calorie restriction, sleep deprivation, stress, and ghrelin regulation.

Practical Strategies for Managing Ghrelin Levels

Tips on nutrition, including balanced meals, protein intake, hydration, and mindful eating to keep ghrelin levels stable.

The Importance of Self-Care for Hormonal Balance

How managing stress and ensuring adequate sleep can help regulate appetite and cravings.

Key Takeaways:

Balanced Meals Eating smaller, balanced meals throughout the day can help keep ghrelin levels stable and prevent extreme hunger.

Protein Intake Ensuring adequate protein in your diet can reduce ghrelin secretion and help to control cravings.

Sleep Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep each night to supporthormonal balance.

Hydration Staying hydrated can mitigate the feelings ofhunger mistaken for thirst.

Mindful Eating Practicing mindful eating can help yourecognise true hunger cues versus emotional triggers for eating.

Stress Management Finding ways to manage stress is crucialfor maintaining hormonal balance and preventing emotional eating.

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