TMHS 809: 5 Surprising Things That Control Your Appetite

Published: July 17, 2024, 2 a.m.

Have you ever had days where you just aren\u2019t that hungry? Or on the flip side, have you ever had one of those days where you can\u2019t seem to kick your cravings? It turns out, our appetite can vary based on our hunger hormones and the factors that directly influence them.\xa0\xa0

On this episode of The Model Health Show, you\u2019re going to learn the science behind appetite and five surprising things that control your hunger, cravings, and appetite. You\u2019re going to hear how things like sleep quality, sunlight exposure, and even the temperature outside can change your desire for food.\xa0\xa0

This episode is full of interesting science on how the human appetite works, its important role in the body, and how its function can impact your body weight. Click play to learn five surprising things that control your appetite!\xa0\xa0

In this episode you\u2019ll discover:\xa0

  • What the appetite regulating network is and how it works.\xa0

  • How your hunger and satiety hormones function.\xa0\xa0

  • The connection between optimal vitamin D levels and weight loss.\xa0\xa0

  • How vitamin D influences your metabolic function.\xa0\xa0

  • The role that circadian rhythm has in influencing your appetite.\xa0\xa0

  • How much sun exposure to aim for each day.\xa0\xa0

  • The surprising science behind how the temperature affects hunger levels.\xa0

  • How leptin and ghrelin are impacted by sleep deprivation.\xa0\xa0

  • Why you need sleep nutrients for whole body health.\xa0\xa0

  • The best whole-food sources of potassium, tryptophan, and magnesium. \xa0

  • Which nutrient has the strongest correlation with decreasing body mass.\xa0\xa0

  • The importance of consuming water-rich food. \xa0

  • Why deficiencies can create hunger.\xa0\xa0

  • What post-ingestive feedback is.\xa0\xa0

  • How morning exercise can influence ghrelin levels and reduce cravings.\xa0\xa0

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Items mentioned in this episode include:\xa0

  • Eat Smarter Family Cookbook -\xa0Transform the health, fitness, and connection\u202fof your entire family with the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook!\xa0

  • Sleep Smarter - Upgrade your sleep habits with strategies in my national bestselling book!\xa0\xa0

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