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Plus, what you should beeating before bed.

What does it mean when you wake up hungry?

Intuitive eating is one way around this: Feed your body when it wants to be fed.

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Feel out what habits make you feel most energized and satisfied.

Getting plenty of proteins, healthy fats, and especially complex carbs throughout the day is equally important.

It does this by increasing leptin levelsyour fullness hormoneas you sleep, Metzelaar says.

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So, what should I eat when I wake up hungry?

Additionally,foods that make you sleepymay help satisfy both needssleep and hunger at once.

So, is it normal to wake up starving?

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After a workout, perhaps.

Whats more, Ricker highlights both carbs and protein are key nutrients to include in yourpost-workout snack.

Protein not only helps with muscle recovery, but with feeling more satiated, Ricker says.

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Research also shows that foods withtryptophan,melatonin, andphytonutrientsarelinked to better snooze quality.

Keep stress down to avoid destroying your good gut bacteria.

Instead, try reaching for thismelatonin smoothie.

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You may need more vitamin D

Vitamin Dcomes naturally from sunlight and foods.

And if youre not getting enough, your circadian rhythm (aka sleep patterns) can be thrown off.

Vitamin D also helps regulate leptin levels, which can impact your appetite, says Ricker.

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