7 Reasons for feeling hungry even after dinner
Reasons for feeling hungry even after dinner
It is not good to eat dinner right before going to bed. The stomach needs to be given enough time to digest food, so experts recommend eating dinner well before going to bed. However, those who sleep late at night often feel hungry in the middle of the night.
It is not very normal to feel hungry like this at night. Because, there may be special reasons for feeling hungry in the middle of the night.
If you feel hungry even after eating dinner, it may be due to malnutrition, wrong eating habits or hormonal problems.
For example-
1. Not eating enough food as needed each time you eat during the day. If your food is low in protein and fiber, it is digested quickly, so you get hungry quickly.
2. Due to the increase in the body energy demand through exercise. While watching TV or scrolling on your mobile, the brain does not receive the right satiety signal, so you feel hungry even after eating.
3. If you experience a certain mental stimulation mentally (such as boredom, loneliness, stress). Anxiety or stress can cause "emotional eating", which often leads to feelings of hunger.
4. If you have a habit of snacking after meals. If you feel hungry, drink a glass of water first, see if your hunger subsides.
5. If you do not consume enough fiber, protein or fat as needed during the day. Eating too much white rice, bread, sweets or processed foods causes blood sugar levels to fluctuate, which quickly increases hunger.
6. If there is a disease or physical problem that affects appetite control.
7. If you eat unhealthy foods (chips, biscuits, soft drinks) after dinner, they can be digested quickly and make you hungry again.
Also, many people eat dinner late due to busyness or habit. Many people like to eat in the middle of the night when they are hungry. However, how bad is this habit of eating late at night for health?
It is not that eating at night is not right for everyone. The food eaten at night can have different reactions based on the physical problems. For example, people with acid reflux and diabetes should not eat too much at night.
Because eating 2-3 hours before going to bed causes an acid reaction in the stomach. So lying down immediately after eating can cause acid to rise up into the esophagus. This can cause discomfort and heartburn.
Solution:
Increase protein (fish, eggs, meat, pulses) and fiber (vegetables, fruits, grains) in dinner.
Consume complex carbohydrates (brown rice, oats).
Eat whole grains and fiber-rich foods instead of refined carbohydrates.
Use natural sugars (honey, fruits).
Drink enough water before and after dinner.
If you feel hungry, drink a glass of water first, see if your appetite decreases.
Ensure 7-8 hours of sleep every day.
Reduce mobile or screen use 1-2 hours before bed.
Meditate, exercise or listen to relaxing music.
Drink drinks that are low in caffeine (green tea, chamomile tea).
Eat slowly and pay attention.
Make a habit of chewing your food for 20 minutes.
Choose healthy foods (nuts, yogurt, fruits, green tea).
If you feel hungry late at night, you can have warm milk or light soup.
Conclusion
The main reasons for feeling hungry even after dinner can be nutritional deficiencies, excessive carbohydrate intake, dehydration, stress or sleep problems.
Eat enough protein and fiber
Avoid junk food
Drink enough water
Maintain a regular sleep schedule
Again, people with diabetes need to be aware of their food. Otherwise, blood sugar levels may increase.
By following these habits, you will get rid of the problem of excessive hunger even after dinner!
