9 Foods That Increase Your Appetite

Certain foods can paradoxically make you feel hungrier rather than satisfied. These foods often cause rapid spikes and drops in blood sugar or fail to provide lasting satiety.…..CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLES HERE

1. White bread: Highly processed and low in fiber, it quickly raises blood sugar, leading to an energy crash and increased hunger.

2. Pastries and sweets: High in refined sugars, they give a quick energy boost followed by a crash, triggering cravings for more food.

3. Fruit juices: Lacking fiber, they cause a rapid sugar spike and don’t offer the fullness that whole fruits provide.

4. Salty snacks: Chips and pretzels are high in sodium and often encourage overeating without satisfying hunger.

5. Fast food: Often loaded with unhealthy fats, sugars, and salt, it doesn’t provide lasting energy or fullness.

6. Pasta: Made from refined carbs, it can cause quick increases in blood sugar, leading to hunger shortly after eating.

7. Sugary cereals: Many breakfast cereals are low in fiber and protein, causing hunger soon after consumption.

8. Alcohol: It lowers inhibitions and increases appetite, often leading to overeating.

9. Artificial sweeteners: These can confuse the brain into expecting calories, sometimes increasing cravings and hunger.

Choosing whole, fiber-rich, and protein-packed foods helps keep hunger at bay.