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| Type 2 Diabetes - A Few Reasons Why You Are Hungry After Eating a Meal |
It may seem as if hunger is the main reason why
it is hard to stick to your chosen diet. Feeling hungry gets in the way of
weight loss, as well as making it harder for Type 2 diabetics to control their
blood sugar. You may believe controlling your appetite is difficult since you
are constantly hungry. Willpower can only do so much: there is a limit to how
long you can resist those hunger pangs.
Fortunately, your appetite is not entirely to
blame. There are reasons why you are frequently hungry. The worst type of
hunger is the kind persisting after eating your meal because it encourages you
to eat more when you have likely eaten enough. Clearly, it is unwise to keep
eating when you are attempting to control your blood sugar, lose weight or
manage your Type 2 diabetes.
Let's take a look at a few reasons why you may
still be feeling hungry after eating a meal...
1. There is an
insufficient fiber level in your meal. There is a
reason why vegetables are a staple in a healthy diet besides their vitamin and
mineral content. Vegetables are an abundant source of fiber, are usually
low-GI, and have little to no negative impact on your blood sugar.
When vegetables are part of your meal, their
fiber content helps you reach satiety quicker and helps keep hunger at bay.
2. You are
thirsty. Too often we end up eating when we should be drinking water. When we are
thirsty, we often become confused; we eat when we are not hungry. If you are
thirsty, you are likely to eat more food than you need.
Drink plenty of water throughout your day, and
make it a habit of drinking a glass before each meal.
3. You are not
eating sufficient protein foods. Protein is not just for those who workout
and lift weights. It is arguably an essential nutrient, as it serves a variety
of crucial functions in your body. It also helps with fullness: eating a
palm-sized piece of steak with different vegetables is noticeably more filling
than a serving of pasta. Eating protein along with carbohydrate foods slows
down the digestion and release of sugar into your bloodstream.
Also, eggs, Greek yogurt, and milk are other
notable protein sources.
4. You are
eating too quickly. It is incredible how much you could eat compared to
the size of your stomach. There is a delay in the physiological response
notifying you sufficient food has been taken in. It is one of the reasons why
you may suddenly feel excessively full or nauseous after an unusually large
dinner.
If you take your time and eat slowly, you are
not going to be hungry after a meal. If you eat too fast, you will finish your
plate and be tempted to eat more because the hunger feeling remains. Doing so
may cause you to feel lethargic when your body finally realizes it has taken in
too much food.
By Beverleigh H Piepers
Article Source:EzineArticles.com
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