How To Stop Snacking When Your Bored.

Dehydration vs. Hunger: Unlock the Simple Trick to Curb Unnecessary Snacking

Ever find yourself lingering in the pantry a bit too long? Your body might be playing a trick on you.

One of the most astounding ways your body can fool your brain is disguising dehydration as hunger.  If you’re searching the fridge for that perfect snack but nothing seems to satisfy, chances are you’re simply dehydrated. 

But why does this happen? It all comes down to your liver not getting enough water. When your liver is dehydrated, it struggles to produce glycogen—the substance that makes you feel full, energized, and satisfied. Low glycogen levels can send you back to the pantry for more, leading to unintentional overeating.

This is also why you might feel ravenously hungry after you consume alcohol. Alcohol dehydrates your liver, reducing its ability to produce glycogen, leaving you with the overwhelming urge to devour an entire pizza pie by yourself.

So the next time you find yourself staring into the pantry, unsure of what you want, take a moment to consider if you’re truly hungry or just thirsty. A glass of water might be all you need to curb that craving and set you on a path toward Something Better.