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Why do we crave particular foods? What\u2019s the difference between #hunger<\/a> and a craving? The reasons for our physical and psychological desire for foods are still a mystery to many; however, there are some questions we can answer. Test your knowledge about #cravings<\/a> and hunger.<\/p>\n

What is the difference between a craving and hunger?
\n<\/b>Unfortunately there\u2019s no hard and fast definition for either term. Physiological hunger generally comes on slowly and may be accompanied by physical symptoms like a growling stomach; you may also have stomach pains and feel unfocused or a little dizzy. Your body is telling you it needs fuel — you need to eat. These feelings disappear after eating and do not recur until several hours later. But hunger is not completely physiologically driven — there are biological, sensory, and cognitive components, says Richard Mattes, PhD, MPH, a professor of nutrition at Purdue University.<\/p>\n

A craving, on the other hand, pushes you to eat even when your body doesn’t need more fuel. If you are \u201chungry\u201d within one or two hours after eating a good meal, you\u2019re probably experiencing a craving. \u201cA craving is different from hunger in that it is more directed to a specific food, taste or texture,\u201d says Mattes. \u201cA craving results in more radical behavior — the motivation to follow the sensation is stronger.\u201d And the difference isn’t necessarily just a question of psychological motivation, Mattes says. \u201cThere are two schools of thought here — those who think cravings reflect biological signals and those who think they\u2019re more behaviorally driven. And there\u2019s no consensus.\u201d<\/p>\n

Do we all have cravings? Well, almost all of us. A report in the journal Appetite<\/i> has stated that cravings for foods are extremely common, with 97% of women and 68% of men reporting episodes of food cravings.<\/p>\n

True or False: Waiting 15-20 minutes before you go for seconds will help curb your appetite. <\/b>True, to some extent. It does really take time for the message that you’ve eaten to get to your brain. According to Hollie Raynor, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, it takes \u201cabout 15 to 30 minutes to feel full. This is because satiation or fullness occurs due to many different components — receptors in the stomach, hormones in the gut and intestines — and this all takes time to occur.\u201d<\/p>\n

True or False: The best advice for a craving is just let it pass.
\n<\/b>True and false. Many researchers believe that the life of a craving is about 20 minutes — meaning that if you can wait it out, it will pass. \u201cHowever, many times the craving passes only temporarily, \u201d says Martin Binks, Ph.D., psychologist and director of Binks Behavioral #Health<\/a> . He suggests waiting it out with some sort of distraction — and actually targeting the source of the craving. First, check your hunger level: If it\u2019s at least four hours since you last ate, you\u2019re probably experiencing hunger. If it\u2019s less time, you\u2019re probably having an emotionally based craving.<\/p>\n

Next figure out why you\u2019re craving — are you reaching for food because you\u2019re feeling bored, lonely, thirsty or anxious? Then target the \u201cneed.\u201d For instance, if you\u2019re bored, come up with something to stimulate you that doesn’t involve eating. Many experts also suggest drinking a glass of water to make sure that you\u2019re not just thirsty. Often times we mistake thirst for hunger.<\/p>\n

Other experts suggest submitting to the craving but keeping it under control. \u201cAlthough there is not much research on this question, if you really want something, you should eat it in controlled portions. This will help you overcome the craving and get it out of your system,\u201d says Mattes.<\/p>\n

True or False: Our body knows when we\u2019re nutrient deficient and we crave those nutrients we need.
\n<\/b>False. While there is some debate over what causes cravings, most experts agree they aren’t a biological necessity. \u201cIt is not clear at this time if cravings are biological, cognitively driven, learned, or a combination of the three,\u201d says Raynor. \u201cHowever, food cravings for most people are not related to nutritional deficiencies.\u201d<\/p>\n

As Mattes points out, \u201cIf we craved foods because we needed them, why would people ever have nutrient deficiencies? Cravings are based on custom. When people are stressed or depressed, for whatever reason, they gravitate toward foods that are associated with better times and happier sensations. Pregnant women might crave chocolate, depressed people might crave ice cream. But if there were some biological need, if chocolate were really special, there would be universal cravings, not culturally specific cravings,\u201d argues Mattes.<\/p>\n

True or False: If we could take a pill that made us feel full, we would all lose weight and keep it off.
\n<\/b>False. Think about it. How many times have you been completely full after a huge steak and then eaten dessert just because someone put it in front of you? The scientific journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews<\/i> reported that the most important reason people stop eating is because they become tired of the food, not because they are full. In other words, if you\u2019re enjoying the taste, you\u2019ll keep on eating even if you\u2019re full. \u201cThe more options and variety there are, the more a person will eat,\u201d says Raynor.<\/p>\n

In fact, \u201cOne of the reasons pharmacological solutions have not been effective long term is the individual\u2019s disconnection from feelings of hunger and fullness. Just having a full stomach is not enough to stop eating; many people eat for emotional or other reasons,\u201d says Binks.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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He also has a law degree, and throughout his career has been dedicated to a multidisciplinary approach to academic research, community health interventions and complex health and policy issues, encompassing law, public health, and nutrition. Dr. Platkin has occupied influential roles in public health, notably serving as the Executive Director of the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center from 2012 to 2023. During this time, he played a pivotal role in shaping food-related policies in New York City. His entrepreneurial leadership extends across multiple sectors: he is the co-founder and strategic advisor to Diversion Books (DiversionBooks.com), a book publishing company; Chief Strategy Officer at PopCom Health (PopComHealth.com); founder and managing director of Magoo Properties (MagooProperties.com); and co-founder and director of MedicalBx (MedicalBx.com), which develops boutique hospitals and mobile medical clinics to enhance healthcare access in underserved areas. His leadership also extended to co-founding and operating organizations like Integrated Wellness Solutions, where he leveraged innovative approaches and technology to enhance health and wellness. He is a powerful advocate for healthier communities and for shaping the field of nutrition and food policy in lasting ways. Dr. Platkin has made significant contributions to the field of public health and nutrition issues through his research. He has published in several peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals, including the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, the Journal of Obesity and Weight Loss, the International Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, BioMed Central (BMC) Obesity; and the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. He is the author of eight books. His forthcoming book, Eat to Cheat Death: Using Food as Medicine to Live Better, Live Stronger, Live Healthier, and Live Longer (Simon & Schuster, 2027), synthesizes cutting-edge research on nutrition and longevity. His first book, Breaking the Pattern (Red Mill Press 2002, Plume 2004), was a bestseller in hardcover; it has been used by addiction clinics to assist patients with resolving drug and alcohol-related issues, and more than 20 universities around the country use it as a text to teach behavioral change techniques to nutrition and dietetic counseling interns. His other titles include The Diet Detective's Count Down (Simon and Schuster, 2007), The Diet Detective's Calorie Bargain Bible (Simon and Schuster, 2008), The Diet Detective's Diet Starter Kit (Diversion, 2011), and The Diet Detective's All-American Diet (Rodale, 2012). Charles Platkin's contributions to the fields of health, nutrition, and public policy have earned him recognition and numerous accolades. He was cited by the New York State Governor for his contributions to the development of nutrition materials for NYS Mentoring in March 2019, showcasing his dedication to public health and education. He was also honored as a Politics of Food honoree by City & State in November 2018 for his commitment to promoting healthy eating and food policy reform. Additionally, Dr. Platkin's success as a principal investigator and grant recipient reflects his impact in the field, as he has secured multiple grants to support research and initiatives related to food policy and nutrition. Beyond his academic and research pursuits, Charles Platkin has engaged with the public through various media outlets. He was the host and executive producer of WE TV's series I Want To Save Your Life, where he helped individuals transform their health through nutrition and lifestyle interventions. His syndicated health, nutrition, and fitness column, the Diet Detective, appeared in more than 150 daily newspapers and media outlets for nearly 20 years. His appearances on thousands of radio shows, in newspapers, magazines, and online platforms have reached a broad audience. His commitment to educating the public underscores his dedication to public health. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University, a law degree from Fordham University, a Master of Public Health and a Ph.D. in Public Health from Florida International University in Miami Florida.","sameAs":["https:\/\/foodmedcenter.org","foodmedcenter","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/platkin","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@foodmedcenter","https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_Stuart_Platkin"],"honorificPrefix":"Dr.","honorificSuffix":"PhD, JD, MPH","url":"https:\/\/foodmedcenter.org\/es_mx\/author\/charles-platkin\/"}]}},"modified_by":"Charles Platkin, PhD, JD, MPH","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodmedcenter.org\/es_mx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4094","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodmedcenter.org\/es_mx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodmedcenter.org\/es_mx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodmedcenter.org\/es_mx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodmedcenter.org\/es_mx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4094"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/foodmedcenter.org\/es_mx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4094\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodmedcenter.org\/es_mx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7985"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodmedcenter.org\/es_mx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4094"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodmedcenter.org\/es_mx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4094"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodmedcenter.org\/es_mx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4094"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}