Our bodies are driven by healthy, balanced food, which is why we function day in and day out. The effects of not feeding our bodies enough can be disastrous. Here are five symptoms that you aren't eating enough.
What does it mean to be malnourished?
Malnutrition occurs when your body receives insufficient nutrition for an extended length of time. The problem is that malnutrition does not necessarily manifest itself on the scales as a loss of weight, but also includes a wide range of symptoms that are frequently misread. As a result, we've taken a closer look at the signs of inadequate food intake and compiled a list of five warning signs that your body may be giving you subconsciously.
1. starting at one extreme and working your way to the other: There are no hunger pangs or frequent food desires.
Malnutrition affects everyone differently. You have less hunger, more recurring desires, or both. If you're not hungry, it's probable because your body's metabolism has already shut down and you're on the lowest energy balance. In the long run, this implies you'll be less hungry or not hungry at all, even if you've been hungry for a long time.
Increased desires could be caused by the hormone ghrelin, which has an appetite-stimulating influence on our bodies. Anyone who eats too little overtime or relies on harmful crash diets on a regular basis may permanently harm their ghrelin secretion.
2. you have difficulty concentrating
You're having trouble at work, you're forgetting your to-dos all the time, and you can't seem to keep track of your appointments? This condition is also known as "brain fog." It is a result of starvation. Stop for a moment and think about your last meal if you're having trouble concentrating. Was it several hours since you last ate? Take the time to carefully consume a healthy meal in this situation. It's preferable to drink a glass of water at the same time because if you forget to eat during the day, you'll most likely forget to drink as well.
3. you are always cold
"Why are you always cold?", "You're a real frostbite" or "Don't be like that, it's totally warm" are among the sayings you constantly encounter? Then you should definitely listen up because if you eat too little, you will freeze faster. The reason for this is that the body goes into survival mode, so to speak, and uses its energy reserves to maintain vital functions such as breathing or digestion. As a result, the body temperature is lowered and you feel cold. Sounds pretty scary, but it makes it very clear how important an adequate and balanced food intake is for us.
4. you are often thirsty We don't only absorb fluids through drinking, but also through our diet. For example, fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, tomatoes, and zucchini contain a lot of water. So if you've noticed lately that you're constantly thirsty and have to reach for the water glass, it could be an indication that you're eating either too little or too unbalanced.
5. You have to deal with mood changes on a daily basis People who eat insufficiently are more prone to mood fluctuations. The stress hormone cortisol, which rises in response to a lack of food, is to blame. People who eat too little are commonly referred to as "hangry," a term that combines the words "hungry" and "angry." If you find yourself in this state of mind, reach for a nutritious snack or, better yet, the next well-balanced meal. If you eat too little for a long time, the persistently increased cortisol level will manifest itself in other ways. Sleep deprivation, memory loss, and fat accumulation are just a few of them.
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