What Are the Four Stages of Hunger?
                                
                                
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                                The hormone ghrelin, often called the 'hunger hormone,' rises as your stomach empties, signaling your brain that it's time to eat. However, this signal isn't a simple on/off switch; it’s a spectrum of sensations that can be broken down into four distinct stages.