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According to the World Health Organization, the average body mass index of Russians is 26.2. Although this figure is only slightly above the norm, Rosstat reports that almost 40% of the population show symptoms of pre-obesity, and more than 21% suffer from full-fledged obesity.

Ghrelin is a human appetite hormone that controls the amount of food eaten, regulates intestinal motility and affects the synthesis of insulin and growth hormone. In the absence of food, the stomach produces ghrelin – a direct signal to brain neurons for actions related to the search for food.

If you want to lose weight without exercising and without counting calories, you must first learn to eat mindfully. Including, you should avoid food that provokes an increase in appetite and overeating – refined carbohydrates and foods with a flavor enhancer.