9 Reasons Why We Crave Junk Food Like Hamburgers, Pizzas And Hot Dog

Feelings Drag You Stuff Your Emotion:

Eating can be a way to temporarily silence or “stuff down” uncomfortable emotions, including anger, fear, sadness, anxiety, loneliness, resentment, and shame. While you’re numbing yourself with food, you can avoid the difficult emotions you’d rather not feel.

Not Having Enough Water Gives You Misinterpreted Signals as Guilt Hunger:

Many times thirst signals are misinterpreted as hunger signals by our minds. If we don’t drink enough water or our meals lack protein, these hunger pangs will make us reach out for all the unhealthy junk food lying around the house.