So what can we do to curb our hangriness other than carrying emergency snacks around? Dietitian Jenna Taylor recommends steering clear of processed carbohydrates such as white bread, white rice and pastries and opt for healthy fats, wholegrains and protein instead. “Foods to keep ‘hanger’ at bay include oats, wholegrain toast with egg or avocado, unsweetened yoghurt, high-fibre fruits, dried beans, lentils, and pasta with tuna or salmon,” she says.
There’s no particular body shape that means you’re more likely to get hangry. “If you’re obese, for example, and your brain is not receiving the signals from the body that it’s full and your brain thinks it’s constantly hungry, it then might also be feeding into parts of the brain that make you grumpy,” Associate Professor Zane Andrews explains.
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