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A new study shows that how you metabolize calories determines whether you get hungry within just a few hours of eating, according to a new study just released in the journal
Nature Metabolism. Âre you a big dipper or a little dipper? Meaning does your blood sugar fall like a rock, or stay steady? The answer may reveal why some of us might be driven to eat more than others, especially within hours of having our last meal, causing us to be more prone to gain weight or not be able to lose it.
A big dipper is someone whose blood sugar dips shortly after eating, so they feel hungry all over again, even if their cells are adequately fed. A little dipper keeps their blood sugar from dropping so fast or far, meaning their body gets the message: All good here. No reason to eat again for hours, so they end up not overeating throughout the day.