Why do I crave junk food?

Table of Contents:

1. Why do I crave junk food?
2. What are the harmful effects of junk food?
3. What can I give my kids instead of chips?
4. Which is worse chips or chocolate?
5. Is popcorn healthier than potato chips?

Why do I crave junk food?

Leptin, the appetite-suppressing hormone, decreases. Cortisol, the stress hormone, may increase, stimulating your appetite. Research shows that sleep deprivation causes an increase in overall hunger, which can lead to cravings of sugar, fat or both./span>

What are the harmful effects of junk food?

5 Harmful Effects Of Junk Foods

• Junk foods can hamper your development and may eventually make your brain weak and non-functional. ...
• What are Junk Foods? ...
• Increased Obesity. ...
• Loss of Memory and Learning Problems. ...
• Lead to Depression. ...
• Worsens Appetite and Digestion. ...
• Inadequate Growth & Development.

What can I give my kids instead of chips?

Here is a list of kid-friendly snacks that are both healthy and delicious.

• Yogurt. Yogurt is an excellent snack for kids because it's a good source of protein and calcium. ...
• Popcorn. ...
• Celery with peanut butter and raisins. ...
• Nuts. ...
• Trail mix. ...
• Sliced pears with ricotta cheese. ...
• Cottage cheese. ...
• Oatmeal.

Which is worse chips or chocolate?

Both snacks have roughly the same number of calories by weight, but the calories in milk chocolate come from sugar and saturated fat, whereas crisps are mainly starch and monounsaturated fat. ... Apart from the salt, crisps are a bit healthier than chocolate.

Is popcorn healthier than potato chips?

Chips tend to be higher in fat and calories than popcorn. A 1-ounce serving of regular potato chips has 152 calories, 10.