10 Things That Make You Hungry

Friday, June 6, 2014, 18:16 [IST]

Being hungry is a natural process. You eat, you use up all the energy and then you feel hungry again. However, sometimes, you can feel hungry even when your body has no urgent demand for calories. This is when when things that make you hungry come into the picture. What makes you hungry is not always a bodily need. Sometimes, hunger can be evoked by things that are not related to food at all.

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Have you ever been hungry even after finishing a large meal? Now, either you have a large appetite or there is some external thing that is making you hungry. What makes you hungry even after eating is not just the sight or smell of food. Even the ambiance has a role to play here. Did you know that even the right kind of music could make you feel hungry? No wonder, they play music at all restaurants and clubs.

The things that make you hungry when you are not supposed to be are very subtle. They often work at a sub-conscious level. Even certain foods make you hungry. They make you overeat when you are actually not hungry. If you can figure out what makes you hungry, you can consciously avoid it.

Here are some things that make you hungry when you are actually not.

Smell Of Food

The smell of food has a profound effect on your hunger. Our experience with food is such that as soon as we sniff good food, the enzymes are secreted in our mouth that makes us salivate.

Having Soda With Food

Sodas contribute to lots of overeating, that is why they insist on giving cold drinks free with 'value meals'. Sodas or any sweetened beverages increase the amount of sugar in your blood stream. This gives you sugar highs which are obviously followed by sugar lows that make you crave food.

The Sight Of Someone Eating

When you see someone bite into a piece of crisp fried chicken or paneer, you would naturally crave it too. That visual delight has much to do with hunger!

Canned Foods

Canned foods have certain chemicals that tend to make you hungry. So, if you are having
half-cooked or canned foods, you will end up feeling hungry soon enough.

The Colour Red

According to Chinese Feng Shui, the colour red has an positive effect on appetite. That is why; most of the Chinese restaurants have red as a major part of their decor. In fact, most fast food joints also rely heavily on 'red' for their logos.

Getting Heady On Alcohol

Alcohol makes you hungry without any question. When you booze, the alcohol gets oxidised very quickly in your blood making you crave food. That is why; you always feel like munching something with your drink.

Skipping Breakfast

When you skip breakfast, you will continue to overeat throughout the day. People who consume more calories at breakfast are less prone to food cravings.

Boredom & #foodporn

When you are just bored and have nothing to do, you feel like eating. And watching television does not really help this habit. Added to television is the new fascination of #foodporn on Instagram.

Not Drinking Enough Water

Dehydration makes your stomach cramp. The feeling is very similar to that of hunger. So, not drinking enough water could be one of the things that makes you feel hungry.

Stress

When you are stressed or anxious, you tend to eat more. It is the body's defense mechanism. Stress hormones also make your metabolism slow, so you gain weight that way as well.