Some foods can actually leave you hungry after consuming them.
According to Aurora Health, these foods can cause a rapid drop in blood sugar, which can lead to hunger.
1. Fruit juice: The fiber is stripped out in processing. So with no fat or protein, but lots of sugar, juice causes a quick rise in blood sugar then a quick drop leading to hunger.
2. Yogurt: Some types are high in sugar and all types require very little chewing. Chewing helps make people feel full. Greek yogurt is better because it is higher in protein, promoting more satisfaction. Add fresh fruit to provide fiber.
3. White pasta: Low in fiber and high in carbohydrates, pasta provides few vitamins while increasing blood sugar.
4. Chips/pretzels: These high-sodium snacks lead to dehydration. People make feel hungry later, but they may really be really thirsty.
5. Muffins: Sound healthy? Like pies and donuts, muffins break down quickly into sugar, which signals the body to release insulin, which lowers blood sugar. Then you feel hungry.
6. Alcohol: Lowers your inhibitions and makes you crave carbs.
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader’s money, real estate, and business coverage.
