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Food Thoughts Make You Hungry
Don't Think About Food

By Mark Stibich, Ph.D., About.com

Updated: March 02, 2007

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When you think about food, your pancreas releases insulin to prepare your body for food. The extra insulin lowers your blood sugar, making you feel hungry. Try not to think about food. Whenever you do, try this simple breathing exercise.

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