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Am I Actually Hungry?

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Leena Mahtani
Oct 14, 2025
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She sits in silence.
A warm bowl in her hands.
But before the first bite, she asks herself:
“Am I actually hungry?”
This quiet question holds power.

Why It Matters

Many of us eat without pausing.

We eat because we’re rushing, stressed, tired, or simply bored.
But true hunger feels different—it comes from the body, not the mind.

This small moment in the kitchen?
I…

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