Hunger Can Reduce the "Death Hormone"
In today's world, where food is easily accessible and the intensity of physical and mental labor has significantly decreased, the metabolic types formed by the human body during the course of evolution have not undergone significant changes. However, food temptations, unnatural lifestyles, and reduced physical activity have led to the degradation of natural attributes such as long-distance running and overall physical fitness. The fundamental reason for the high incidence of metabolic diseases like obesity is that energy intake exceeds expenditure.
Research has proven that in a state of hunger, the human pituitary gland reduces the secretion of the "death hormone" and promotes the body to break down fat tissue in non-essential areas, converting it into glycogen and energy to maintain the basic needs of vital organs like the brain and for sustaining life activities. Furthermore, embracing the pressures of life and work, maintaining a state of moderate hunger, fully utilizing the brain, and ensuring the smooth operation of the digestive system are all key to achieving health, longevity, and happiness.
Balancing Input and Output is Most Important
Although three meals a day can lead to an 85% digestion and absorption rate for protein (10% higher than two meals a day), the frequency and amount of food intake must be determined by an individual's labor intensity and metabolic type. This means adhering to the principle of maintaining a relative balance between output (consumption) and input (eating). For intellectuals, maintaining moderate hunger and mental tension is the primary element for stimulating vitality. The most basic method for weight loss is to change the lifestyle of overeating and under-exercising. Eating low-energy foods when hungry, or engaging in mental work or reading, can inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system and alleviate the feeling of hunger.