Michael Mosley issues diet warning that may end up in 'excessive hunger'

The health expert and creator of the Fast 800 and 5:2 diets has issued advice to slimmers to avoid making a common mistake that could see them feel more hungry.

Sticking to a diet and keeping yourself full and happy is often a difficult thing to balance.

It can be easy to load up on carbs and not lose weight, rather than paying attention to your protein intake and eating things that will keep you full, reports the Mirror.

However, diet expert Dr Michael Mosley has said that poorly-kept diet can actually lead to problems with "excessive hunger".

The nutrition expert, who created of the Fast 800 and 5:2 diet plas, noted that not fuelling your body with the right things can result in overeating and putting on weight, but still not feeling full.

He also added that not getting the right nutrients into our bodies can lead to snacking and annoying discomfort in the digestive system.

The health guru recommends a Mediterranean-style lifestyle, which includes a diet of fish, nuts, legumes, seeds, vegetables and olive oil.

Posting on his Fast 800 website, the expert said: "Although you may feel you're eating enough, if you aren't getting the right nutrients you may feel more hungry after or between meals.

"If you are eating too many refined carbs, and your diet is low in protein, fat, or fibre you may feel hungry more frequently as your body is craving what it really needs. This is why a Mediterranean-style diet is what we recommend, and is at the core of The Fast 800 Online Programme.

"Adding plenty of non-starchy vegetables to every meal will also help you to feel full and satisfied as they're loaded with vitamins and minerals."

A number of other factors could be standing in the way of you losing weight and feeling full - including not sleeping enough.

This is due to two hormones in the body - leptin and ghrelin - are impacted by a lack of sleep, and they are used to regulate appetite.

Keeping hydrated is also important when it comes to keeping your hunger away, as dehydration can sometimes be mistaken for hunger meaning we eat more food instead of simply drinking a glass of water.

Dr Mosley added: "Not only can dehydration lead to hunger throughout the day, but it can also lead to eating more at mealtimes. A study of 14 people who drank two cups of water before a meal found that they ate 600 fewer calories than those who didn't."

Studies have shown that not being distracted while eating can help reduce cravings, as well as allowing the practice of mindful eating.

Using the sense of sight, smell, texture and even sound is shown to allow people to eat with their mind, which can in turn mean your body feels more full and less hungry after eating.

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