Do you know you’re craving something...but just can’t put your finger on what it is? We’re here to help!
Whether you’re completely starving or just wanting a little treat, you can answer a few fun questions to find out EXACTLY what you’re hungry for. Just click “Start Quiz” to get going!
Questions Overview
- Bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich
- Veggie omelet
- Buttermilk pancakes
- Brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal
- Jalapeño cheddar breakfast sausages
- Eggs benedict
- Chicken nuggets
- Baby carrots and hummus
- Fresh berries
- Hardboiled egg
- Takis or Flamin' Hot Cheetos
- Classic potato chips
- Ketchup
- Olive oil
- Chocolate syrup
- Garlic butter sauce
- Sriracha
- Soy sauce
- Bacon cheeseburger (e.g., McDonald’s)
- Caesar salad (e.g., Sweetgreen)
- Honey-glazed chicken wings (e.g., KFC)
- Broccoli and cheddar soup (e.g., Panera Bread)
- Spicy potato tacos (e.g., Taco Bell)
- Strawberry milkshake
- Carrot cake
- Chocolate fudge
- Cherry pie
- Mexican hot chocolate
- Cheese board
- Greasy and satisfying.
- Light and fresh.
- Sweet and creamy.
- Hearty and warming.
- Spicy and tangy.
- Salty and savory.
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How Do You Know If You’re Actually Hungry?
There are two types of hunger: “psychological” hunger and “physical” hunger.
Physical hunger is the biological need for fuel, energy, and nutrients—aka, the hunger you feel when you truly need to eat. You might feel growling or pangs in your stomach, or you may feel super low energy with symptoms like headaches or lightheadedness. This hunger can be satisfied by any type of food, and you should then feel a guiltless sense of fullness and satisfaction.
Psychological hunger, or “brain” hunger, on the other hand, is a desire to eat that comes from your mind, rather than your stomach. It’s often triggered by emotions like stress, boredom, or sadness, or by an external cue like a food smell, a certain time of day, or an advertisement. This hunger often manifests as a craving for a very specific food (usually a high-sugar or comfort food). It may also result in eating past the point of physical fullness.
So, how do you know if you’re actually hungry?
Start by listening to your body—is your stomach growling, or does it feel empty? Do you feel low energy, irritable, or lightheaded? Are you experiencing a headache or having difficulty concentrating? These are all symptoms that your body needs fuel in the form of food.
You can also consider how recently you ate. If you last ate a few hours ago, it’s very likely that you’re truly hungry again! However, that being said, sometimes you eat a meal that doesn’t fill you up, so you’re hungry again an hour or even thirty minutes later. And, your body just needs more on some days than it does on others! The important thing is to listen to your body—if you feel like you need to eat, you should eat something nourishing and satisfying.
On the flip side, you might be experiencing psychological hunger if it feels sudden, urgent, and tied to a specific craving—like needing chocolate ASAP or wanting a burger out of nowhere. You might also feel tempted to engage in mindless eating, or eating without paying attention to the actual food you’re ingesting or your fullness level. While it’s okay to eat based on your mind’s cravings (rather than your body’s needs) from time to time, it’s important to listen to your body and follow its hunger cues to avoid overeating or making yourself eat to the point of guilt or illness.
Want to learn more?
Want to learn more about what your hunger cravings might be telling you? Check out these resources:
