Hunger serves an obvious purpose: it tells us that we need to eat to keep our bodies fueled. Yet most of us live in a world where food is ever-present and meals are scheduled around every kind of time table and event we can imagine and yet as a society we remain believing we are hungry!

There are several possible explanations for hunger, including a diet that lacks protein, consuming to many refined carbs, fat, or fiber, as well as excessive stress or dehydration. These are the top 5 and most frequently ignored reasons why we continue to feel hungry.

Lack of Protein

Protein has hunger reducing properties that may help you automatically consume fewer calories during the day. It works by increasing the production of hormones that signal fullness and reducing the levels of hormones that stimulate hunger.

One of the best ways to increase your protein consumption is to supplement with a high qualify protein shake. We recommend adding the Unicity Lean Complete Protein to your daily routine, and you can also add the Unicity Balance right to the shake.

Too Many Refined Carbs

You might be consuming too many refined carbs. Since refined carbs lack fiber, your body digests them very quickly. Carbs do not promote long term, feelings of fullness. Furthermore, eating refined carbs may lead to rapid spikes in your blood sugar. This leads to increased levels of insulin, a hormone responsible for transporting sugar into your cells.

When a lot of insulin is released at once in response to high blood sugar, the body must act quickly removing sugar from your blood. Chronic sudden drops in blood sugar levels, can wreak havoc on your body, signaling your body it needs more food, creating excessive hunger while creating a never-ending sense of hunger. All of this may actually lead to a condition known as hypoglycemia.

Your Diet Is Too Low in Healthy Fats

We have been duped into thinking 'Fat Makes You Fat' for decades. This is not true! There are many nutrient-dense, high fat foods that you can include in your diet to increase your fat intake. Certain types of fats, such as medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) and omega-3 fatty acids, have been studied the most for their ability to reduce appetite. The richest food source of 'MCT' is coconut oil, while omega-3 fatty acids are found in fatty fish like salmon, tuna, and sardines. You can also get omega-3s from plant-based foods, such as walnuts and flaxseeds. Other sources of nutrient-rich, high fat foods include avocados, olive oil, eggs, and full fat yogurt.

Your Diet is Lacking Fiber

If your diet lacks fiber, you may feel hungry frequently. Consuming lots of high fiber foods helps keep hunger well managed. High fiber foods slow your stomach’s emptying rate and take longer to digest than low fiber foods. Additionally, a high fiber intake influences the release of appetite reducing hormones and the production of 'short chain fatty acids', which have been shown to help feel full longer.

You Are Not Drinking Enough Water

Proper hydration is incredibly important for your overall health. Drinking enough water has several health benefits, including promoting brain and heart health and optimizing exercise performance. Additionally, water keeps your skin and digestive system healthy. Water is also quite filling and has the potential to reduce appetite when consumed before meals. In one study, 14 people who drank 2 cups of water before a meal ate almost 600 fewer calories than those who didn’t drink any water. Feelings of thirst can be mistaken for feelings of hunger. If you’re always hungry, it may help to drink a glass or two of water to find out if you’re just thirsty.

Be patient, your body is adjusting as we introduce The Feel Great System and the Lean Complete to our routine.... As our bodies adapt, magic will begin to happen we will have more energy, we will have greater strength and stamina, our bodies will begin to trim down, our minds will clear and the mid-day energy sags and cravings will subside. Promise!

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