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Katherine L.
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Why we crave food
Food cravings occur in the same regions in the brain as memory, pleasure, and reward.
- Physical hunger develops over time, and you will desire a variety of different foods. Emotional hunger comes on suddenly and is usually for a specific food that makes you feel good while eating it.
- Emotional eating can turn into a bad habit. Food provides satisfaction. When you experience satisfaction, your brain is flooded with dopamine, which motivates you to keep eating to feel good.
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- Get enough sleep: not getting enough sleep alters the hormonal balance.
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