Sleep and obesity have always been closely related! I mentioned to you before that most people who lose weight have insomnia problems, and people who don’t get enough sleep tend to gain weight easily.
The center that controls appetite is located in the hypothalamus of the brain, which is composed of the satiety center and the food intake center. As soon as the satiety center is activated, our fat will secrete leptin, telling the body that we are full and thus suppressing appetite.
On the contrary, when there is insufficient sleep or poor sleep, the appetite center of the brain will secrete "ghrelin", which will generate a hunger signal to the body, causing an increase in appetite and an extreme desire to eat high-calorie foods. This is why people who stay up late or work a long night shift will particularly want to eat fried foods or rich-flavored foods to satisfy their appetite. These high-fat foods add a lot of sugar and seasonings, which will make you prone to obesity in the long run.
If you find that you often want to eat such high-calorie and high-fat foods, then you should examine your living habits, especially whether you have insufficient sleep or poor sleep quality. If you have sleep problems, it is recommended to consult a sleep specialist as soon as possible!
