Hunger pangs are when your stomach tells you it’s empty. When your body doesn’t have food, your stomach starts to contract and stretch in a rhythm that feels like it's 'growingl'. This makes you feel hungry, almost like it’s asking for help.
Why It Happens
Your stomach is full of gas and liquid when you eat, but as time passes, everything leaves. The empty space stretches the walls of your stomach, which sends signals to your brain that say, 'I need food!'
It's like when you're sitting in a chair after eating, then stand up, suddenly you feel wobbly because your body is used to being full.
Examples
- Your stomach contracts like a balloon being squeezed when you're hungry.
- You feel your stomach growl because it's empty and working hard to find food.
- After skipping breakfast, your tummy starts to 'whine' for lunch.
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See also
- What Causes the ‘Hunger’ We Feel After Eating Too Much?
- What Causes ‘Hunger Pangs’ in the Stomach?
- Why Do We Feel ‘Hungry’ Even When We’ve Just Eaten?
- What Causes ‘Hunger’ and How Does the Body Know When to Eat?
- How Does the Body Digest Food?
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