4. You're Hungry Again Soon After Eating
Feeling the urge to snack an hour after a meal? Fiber might be missing. It adds bulk, promoting earlier and longer-lasting fullness. Soluble fiber forms a gel in the stomach, slowing digestion and prolonging satiety. If your meals are rich in refined carbs but sparse in vegetables, legumes, fruits, or whole grains, you may be consuming calories without lasting satisfaction.