Zainab Khanam
Junk food is packed with sugar and fat—your brain sees it as an easy energy source, making you crave more.
Eating junk food releases dopamine, the "feel-good" hormone, tricking your brain into wanting more.
Food companies create the perfect mix of salt, sugar, and fat to keep you hooked.
Sleep deprivation messes with hunger hormones, making you crave unhealthy food even more.
Stress, boredom, or sadness can trigger cravings—your brain associates junk food with comfort.
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– Stay hydrated—thirst can feel like hunger. – Get enough sleep to balance hunger hormones. – Choose healthy snacks like nuts or fruit. – Distract yourself with an activity when cravings hit.
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