- Can your own hormones be responsible for all the bad food choices you make? They can according to Dr. Tony Goldstone of Imperial College of London and Hammersmith Hospital. He's an Oxford-trained scientist who has spent his career studying how hormones effect diet. His new breakthrough comes from understanding how the hormone ghrelin affects appetite and influences the food choices you make at the dinner table. "Ghrelin increases the appeal of high-calorie foods," says Dr. Goldstone. He says ghrelin influences your brain and activates its "reward centers." That literally makes you crave high-calorie foods over healthy ones. He said, "ghrelin turns up the attractiveness of food."
- High-calorie options included chocolate, pizza, and burgers. Low-calorie foods included fish, vegetables, and salads.
Combat Bad Food Impulses
- There is one simple solution to balance ghrelin. You simply have to eat more. This advice may sound contrarian but it's critical to controlling ghrelin production.You simply have to keep your appetite sated. If you're not hungry then ghrelin "hibernates."So you need to select foods that keep your hunger at bay. And you can do that by eating healthy meals and snacks throughout the day.
- Several studies show that protein keeps ghrelin levels low better than any other food. That's because it digests slowly, keeping your hunger satisfied longer. So you should aim to increase your protein intake. Opt for grass-fed beef over grain-fed beef; cage-free eggs; free-range fowl; and cold water, fresh caught fish.Walnuts and almonds make for a great snack. And they're loaded with protein and vital nutrients like omega 3 fatty acids.
- A second solution also keeps ghrelin in check. It's linked to how much water you drink. That's because ghrelin regulates thirst. So if you drink plenty of water, you satisfy ghrelin and lower its production.You should try to drink an eight-ounce glass of water 15 minutes before dinner... because that lowers ghrelin levels and reduces appetite.
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