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This could be the postprandial transmission of the gut hormone glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1, which signals fullness to the brain, or oestrogen from the ovaries, which is sent to pubertal breast tissue, stimulating it to grow.
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Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Here’s a detailed rundown of some of the physical and psychological forces that could be behind your ongoing postprandial hunger—and how to tackle each of them.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
Using that extra energy temporarily increases your metabolic rate — a response known as postprandial thermogenesis — and generates heat.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 17 Feb. 2026
Meta-analyses support the link between short-term postprandial blood sugar reduction and long-term glycemic improvement.
—Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Here’s a detailed rundown of some of the physical and psychological forces that could be behind your ongoing postprandial hunger—and how to tackle each of them.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
Using that extra energy temporarily increases your metabolic rate — a response known as postprandial thermogenesis — and generates heat.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 17 Feb. 2026
Meta-analyses support the link between short-term postprandial blood sugar reduction and long-term glycemic improvement.
—Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
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postprandial
adjective
post·pran·di·al
-ˈpran-dē-əl 
: occurring after a meal
postprandial hypoglycemia
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