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Feb 2025
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2863: The Hunger Scale: Recognizing Hung...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2863:

Rachel Trotta explains how to distinguish between real hunger, cravings, and emotional eating while emphasizing that occasional hunger isn’t harmful, it’s a natural sensation. By practicing mindful eating and tuning into physical cues, you can create a healthier, more intuitive relationship with food.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.racheltrotta.com/making-the-changes-that-matter/the-hunger-scale-recognizing-hunger-and-fullness/

Quotes to ponder:

"The easiest way to use a hunger scale is to give yourself a spectrum from 1-10, ‘1’ being ravenous, and ‘10’ being uncomfortably stuffed."

"Cravings and thirst can often masquerade as hunger. Having several large glasses of water between breakfast and lunch can be enough to eliminate the need for a morning snack."

"Feeling your stomach rumble a little is not an unhealthy or undesirable experience. It’s simply slightly uncomfortable, and you should attend to it."

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