7 reasons you are hungry all the time

Feeling hungry around mealtime is perfectly normal, in fact healthy. But what happens when your stomach is rumbling all the time?

Published on: Apr 24, 2023 11:38 AM IST

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"Feeling hungry is a natural sensation. It is your body’s way of telling you that you need to eat. But what if you are feeling hungry all the time? Sometimes, an unchecked increase in appetite can be explained by inadequate diet and certain lifestyle habits or even by medications you take. But more often, there may be other choices you are making during the day that might unintentionally add fuel to your endless appetite," writes Nutritionist Lovneet Batra in her Instagram post.  (Freepik)

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"So, if you are feeling hungry all the time, it may be helpful to take a closer look at your diet and lifestyle. There may be changes you can make to help you feel fuller for longer," adds Batra while listing additional reasons for excessive hunger in her post.  (Freepik)

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Not eating enough protein: Protein has hunger-reducing properties. It works by increasing the production of hormones, that signal fullness and reducing the levels of hormones that stimulate hunger.  (Pexels)

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Not sleeping enough: Sleeping enough is a factor in appetite control, as it helps regulate ghrelin, the appetite stimulating hormone.  (Unsplash)

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Eating too many refined carbs: Refined carbs lack fibre and cause blood sugar fluctuations, which are the primary reasons why eating too many of them may leave you feeling hungry. 

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Your diet lacks fibre: A high fibre intake ignites the production of short-chain fatty acids, which causes the body to feel satiated.  (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Drinking your calories: One major reason for this is that liquids pass through your stomach more quickly than solid foods, thereby liquid foods do not have as great of an impact on the suppression of hunger-promoting hormones.  (Pexels)

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Too much stress is there: Stress increases the level of cortisol, a hormone that has been shown to promote hunger and food cravings. 

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Medical condition: Excessive hunger is often a symptom of a few other conditions, such as depression, anxiety and premenstrual syndrome.  (Pexels)