If you are suddenly overwhelmed by hunger, it will be hard to resist it. Hunger completely occupies the brain. It’s really hard to overcome. It's much easier to act preventively against hunger. Here are some causes of hunger that you can control. Or at least make sure you don't get caught in the trap.

We present to you 7 lesser-known causes that also stimulate appetite.

1. Sleep
Constant hunger can be caused by lack of sleep. Sleep deprivation is connected with high levels of the hormone ghrelin, which stimulates the desire for food even when the body doesn’t need it. If you don’t get enough sleep, you will definitely eat more calories and carbohydrates than you should.

2. The day before
If you wake up hungry, then you probably ate something the night before that raised your blood sugar levels. When you get up in the morning, your brain thinks your body has run out of food, and that’s why you get hungry. That is why it is so important not to eat sweet things in the evening.

3. Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so be careful what you eat. It’s best to start breakfast with foods rich in protein and fiber, which will keep you feeling full for hours. Fiber is the reason you won't need snacks and sweets in the afternoon. Just imagine how many calories you can save. Breakfast should have 300 to 400 calories and that is enough to keep you full until lunch.

4. Hormonal disorders
In cases of frequent and unbearable feelings of hunger, hormones can also be to blame, especially thyroid disorders. In this case, it is better to consult a doctor.

5. Thirst
Yes, thirst can also be a cause of hunger. In fact, thirst often appears as hunger, but we just don't realize it. That’s why all nutritionists will advise you to drink a glass of water half an hour before a meal, or even half a liter of water, which should be lukewarm because you will achieve a greater effect that way.

6. Boredom
The neurotransmitter dopamine is responsible for motivation and stimulation in the body. If the brain is bored, it will soon start seeking food to stimulate dopamine production.

7. Stress
The more stressed we are, the hungrier we get. This was already true in ancient times and remains so today, except that now we know both physical and psychological stress, which is more stubborn and hard to cure. When we are stressed, our heart beats faster, muscles tense up, energy needs increase, and at that time we usually look for quick energy. That means sugar and carbohydrates. Which causes weight gain.