HANGRY...IS IT REAL?

I'm sure we have all heard of the term HANGRY.  You probably have that one friend that is past the point of deciding on what to eat and is no just miserable to hang around or maybe you are like this some times.

Hangry is the word to describe the feeling of being so hungry that you become angry.  Combine hungry and angry, you get the amazing word of hungry. 

IS HANGRY A REAL THING OR DID WE MAKE IT UP IN OUR HEAD?

In our bodies, we need our carbohydrates, proteins and fats in balance.  If one of these goes missing, our bodies say Whoa hold on!  Basically, everything we eat will eventually turn into simple sugars (such as glucose), amino acids and free fatty acids.  At that point, they will flow into your bloodstream and then eventually disbursed to your organs and tissues.  This is where our energy comes from on a daily basis.

You may find yourself irritable with others when you’re hangry.  According to The Conversation, “Another thing that can become more difficult when you’re hungry is behaving within socially acceptable norms, such as not snapping at people. So while you may be able to conjure up enough brain power to avoid being grumpy with important colleagues, you may let your guard down and inadvertently snap at the people you are most relaxed with or care most about, such as partners and friends. Sound familiar?”

Ya...I might have done that a few times!

SO HOW DO YOU FIX HANGERITIS?

The best thing to do is eat something. Now this is where it gets a little tricky because when you are past the point of hungry and are now hangry, poor decisions are usually made.  

A good way is to always carry a snack with you.  In your purse or gym back or even in your glove box.  Your friends and loved ones with thank you for this.  (check out my other blogs for healthy snacks)

Now timing is super important for your meals. Try to eat on a schedule of every 3-4 hours.  Eating a few larger meals with snacks in between will help to Mr or Mrs Hangry by keeping your blood sugar levels in check.

If there is anything we have learned today it's get some food before we turn into a beast.  I 

think the Snickers commercials had it right. 

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Tyler Farstad

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