More than real hunger, which is actually very rare, the problematic hunger is in our heads. Hunger is a complex web of reactions in the stomach, intestines, pancreas, blood, and brain. That's why it's good to know the worst appetite stimulants so you can avoid them.

1. White Bread

White bread and bakery pastries are made from flour where the grains have been stripped of their husks, which hide the vitamins and fibers. Thus, the flour becomes just an empty bag of carbohydrates, after which you are hungry again half an hour later, even more than before. Therefore, white bread causes obesity, blood sugar problems, clogs arteries, burdens the heart...

2. Fruit Juices

Don't be fooled by the vitamins and minerals on the label. None of it will benefit you if the juice lacks fiber, cellulose. This is why you'll be hungrier after drinking industrial fruit-vitamin juices than satisfied. The same trap awaits you with vegetable juices. Pay attention to the calories.

3. Salty Snacks

Many can't resist salty snacks in front of the TV. Precisely because we're not paying attention to the quantity, it's easy to overdo it. Have you ever wondered why you can never get enough of chips, pretzels, pretzel sticks, or cheese puffs? The reason is simple: salty snacks have very low nutritional value, and carbohydrates only increase blood sugar and insulin levels, which causes hunger. The more salty snacks you eat, the hungrier you'll be.

4. Double Hamburger

Recently, fast food manufacturers have been betting on double portions, on increased amounts of ingredients, but despite everything, these meals are empty and without nutritional value. However, double portions have twice as many calories, and trans fats increase appetite. Neither a single, nor a double hamburger will ever truly satisfy you.

5. Artificial Sweeteners

Many use artificial sweeteners because they have fewer calories, but they forget that they still cause an insulin spike, which stimulates appetite. Research also shows another phenomenon: most of those who use artificial sweeteners feel they've "saved" enough to afford an extra meal.

6. Instant Meals

Instant meals contain a lot of salt. They are mostly made from wheat noodles with a high glycemic index. Such prepared food also contains a lot of monosodium glutamate, which increases the risk of obesity and belongs to the group of dangerous food additives. It can cause brain cell damage, numbness, nausea...