How big is an empty stomach?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

Your stomach expands to accommodate the food you eat; up to 10 times its original size.  We recommend eating nutrient-dense foods in small portions.

It can take up to 20 minutes for the chemicals that tell your body that you are hungry to be reabsorbed and replaced by those that signal fullness.  This is why doctors recommend you stop eating when you are satiated, rather than full.

Food for thought next time your belly is on your mind.

 

 

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About Amy Robinson

Founder, TEDx Global Music Project. International Programs Director, CEDARS. Strategist @healthsterling. Licensee, TEDxHuntsville. I strive for zest in life, through dutiful pursuit of curiosities and intrigues.
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2 Responses to How big is an empty stomach?

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