HEALTH
How to Spot the Signs of Fake Hunger and Put an End to Your Food Cravings
7 strategies to break your addiction to unhealthy food
It happens all day long. It might be happening right now.
You think you’re hungry. In fact, you’re convinced of it. But you’re probably wrong.
It’s been suggested what most of us believe to be hunger is a learned response. The result of subconsciously embedded suggestions, hunger pangs become a psychological security blanket to comfort us in times of stress, frustration, or boredom.
Sometimes it’s specific in nature — like when you want something sweet, or fried, or fatty. Other times, the urge results from a behavioral trigger, like hearing the opening theme song of your favorite TV show and heading to the fridge for something to eat.
With the media pounding our brains with images of sugary snacks, two-for-one specials, and calorie-laden meal deals, it’s a bit of a challenge to remind ourselves these options offer little in the form of basic building blocks for a healthy diet.
