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How to Hack Hunger and Cravings Using Science With a Doctor Trained at Harvard, Columbia, and Cornell

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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How to Know When You're Full

Eating whole, naturally occurring foods can improve mental well-being by 80% compared to ultra processed foods, which are linked to inflammation and various diseases. Ultra processed foods can lead to sadness, anxiety, and shorten lifespan. People have forgotten how to recognize hunger and fullness cues, often relying on external signals. Hormones like leptin and CCK normally signal to stop eating when full. Despite feeling full, cravings for desserts can persist. A quick test to know if you are truly hungry is to see if you would eat a bowl of vegetables; if not, then you are not hungry.

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