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Episode 3471:

Laure Carter explores the difference between true physiological hunger and habituated hunger, explaining how modern eating patterns can disrupt the body's natural appetite signals. Drawing on nutritional science and practical lifestyle advice, she offers simple strategies to help readers reconnect with genuine hunger, improve their relationship with food, and support long-term health.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.laurecarter.com/is-your-hunger-real-or-habituated/

Quotes to ponder:

"When your stomach is empty, ghrelin, the hunger hormone, is produced to stimulate appetite. You’ll feel hungry."

"Your body is highly intelligent and wise."

"Hunger is not something to suppress or associate with shame or judgement."

Episode references:

Cognitive Dissonance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_dissonance

Biology of Hunger (Joyful Belly): https://www.joyfulbelly.com/

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