People prefer to fill this void with food when they feel lonely or have some inner discomfort.
Publika.az foreign press reports that this feeling is called emotional hunger.
First of all, let’s note that this is a type of bulimia. Sometimes it is necessary to consult a psychologist to solve the problem.
How to distinguish between emotional hunger and physical hunger?
Emotional hunger comes on suddenly and you want to eat something at that moment to make the feeling go away. And physical hunger develops slowly. In emotional starvation, even when your stomach is full, you still feel hungry.
If you feel the urge to eat, stop for a minute and ask yourself if you are really hungry. If the answer is “no”, drink a glass of water and wait. If the answer to the question is “yes”, then rate your hunger. At the same time, remember the time of the last meal. If more than 3-4 hours have passed since the last meal, this may be physical hunger. Another way to avoid emotional starvation is to find new activities.
Always try to eat a healthy and balanced diet. Eat 4-5 times a day. Most importantly, don’t forget to eat breakfast. Focus on the presence of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, lean proteins and low-fat dairy products in your diet. Do regular sports, walk in the fresh air. Pay attention to your sleep. Because lack of sleep can also create emotional hunger. (ashkam.az)
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