Why do we feel hunger?

Different types of food we eat affect the brain in various ways. For example, fatty foods trick the brain into believing that you have eaten fewer calories than you actually have, causing you to overeat. This is because fatty foods such as butter and fried foods contain a lot of densely packed energy. read more

Hunger Feeling: -The physical sensation of hunger is related to contractions of the stomach muscles. These contractions—sometimes called "hunger pangs" once they become severe—are believed to be triggered by high concentrations of the hormone Ghrelin. read more

The feeling of hunger itself is the result of interactions between the brain and digestive system. But there are ways we can control it. The context in which you eat is important and habit forming. read more

Figuring out why you can't stop shoveling it down is important, because excess hunger can tip you off to a physical or mental health issue—and giving in to that need to feed can send your BMI into dangerously unhealthy territory. read more