“Are you one of the millions of
Americans who just can’t seem to
say no to a late-night snack? ” are providing you with no real nutritional value.
need to eat any more. When you consume plenty
of processed foods, sugar and flours, leptin can
stop working. As a result, you brain can become
resistant to leptin.
3.Ghrelin. This hormones can help to regulate
your appetite. This hormone will tell your brain
when you are hungry.
4.Peptide YY. This hormone is produced in your
intestines and lets your body know that you are
full and are unable to eat anymore.
There is also one more hormone that needs to be
considered when we try to put an end to late night
binge eating. This hormone is the stress hormone
known as cortisol. When you are stressed, the
cortisol level in your body goes up. As a result,
you become more hungry, your blood sugar levels
rise and your insulin levels rise. This can lead to
pre-diabetes or insulin resistance.
how can you easily put
an end to late night binge
eating?
With a little work and dedication you can balance
your hormones and fight those late night
cravings, here’s how.
Breakfast really is the most important meal of the
day when you want to put an end to late night
binge eating. Consuming breakfast is key in putting
an end to your late night cravings. Consume
a breakfast that is high in protein. One option for
a high-protein breakfast is eggs in any form. You
can also try consuming a protein shake is you
need your breakfast on-the-go. Breakfast can help
keep your blood sugar levels even all day long and
can also help reduce the amount of cravings you
have for snacks throughout your day.
Avoid drinking your calories. By drinking your
calories, you are consuming empty calories that
Sodas, lattes, teas and sports drinks may taste
break, but they will cause a spike in your insulin
and blood sugar levels. This will lead to cravings.
Get yourself on a meal schedule. Be sure to eat
breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snacks in between
are fine as well. Think of your body as a clock.
To keep your hormones balanced, you need to
develop and eating rhythm. Remember how
important protein is to your diet.
Have protein and high-quality fats with every
meal. Healthy, good fats include seeds, coconut
and olive oil. High-quality proteins include
chicken, grass-fed meat and fish. These foods
can help keep your blood sugar levels in check.
Keep your stress levels under control. Stress can
cause you to eat, while relaxing can make it easier
for you to obtain your goal weight. When you are
stressed, take time out of your day to destress.
De-stressing activities can include yoga, deep
breathing exercises, meditation or even going for
a walk. Reducing stress can help to put an end to
late night binge eating by balancing your brain
chemistry and hormones as well as helping to
fight unwanted cravings.
Never skip out on a good night’s sleep. When you
don’t sleep, you become hungry. You become
especially hungry for sugars and carbs. This is
because sleep deprivation causes an increase
in the hormones that let your brain known that
you are hungry. This is why a good night’s sleep
is so important for anyone looking to lose weight.
Are you allergic or sensitive to any foods? Many
people have a tendency to crave the foods they
are allergic to. Common triggers of food sensitivity
include dairy and gluten. If you suspect you
might have a gluten or dairy sensitivity, try going
without these products for a few weeks and see
how you feel.
Article by Matthew Gianforte
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