[_HMCB_]

I don’t understand the possible solution this article describes. Educating people is trumped by the fact hunger exacerbates unhealthy eating. So not having people in a vulnerable, very hungry state is key to having them consider healthy options.

[csnate]

This has been my experience when using Zepbound, one of the new-ish weight loss drugs. Since I am not hungry all the time or having strong cravings, I think much more carefully about what I eat and how much. “I can only eat this much, so I better eat something with protein/fiber.” Before I would not feel sated until I gave into a craving.

Downside though is that sometimes I end up “wanting to want.” Like, having a date night with the wife, social gatherings with food, or just the occasional indulgence.

[m463]

You could learn to manage your blood sugar.

I liked the book "the glucose revolution" which describes how blood sugar affects you, and some hacks to manage it.

If your blood sugar spikes, it will eventually crash, making you tired, irritable, think unclearly and have strong cravings.

If you manage your blood sugar to even it out, you'll have even energy levels, clear thinking and won't be hungry.

there were a few easy ways to do this. Walking 10 minutes after eating. Switching the order of food in a meal to start out with fiber, add protein and fat and eat carbs towards the end. not eating carbs alone. lots of other things.

EDIT: random summary:

https://wisewords.blog/book-summaries/glucose-revolution-boo...

[xboxnolifes]

For starters, awareness of not letting yourself get so hungry in the first place before eating something? Tons of people in my own life push off eating until they're starving and then just grab the most convenient option. They aren't in an economically vulnerable position, It's self inflicted.