The Hunger Code

Are you really hungry, or is something else driving your appetite?

You’re not alone in your struggle with weight. Despite a booming diet industry and endless quick-fix plans, obesity rates continue to rise. Why? According to Dr. Allana Polo, it’s because we’ve lost touch with our bodies. We eat not out of true hunger, but in response to emotional, habitual, or hormonal triggers-what she calls Unhealthy Hungers.

In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Polo breaks down the five Unhealthy Hungers that silently sabotage your progress:

Head Hunger-The Scheduled Eater
Heart Hunger-The Emotional Eater
Habit Hunger-The Associative Eater
Hormone Hunger-The Hormonally Imbalanced Eater
Hypersensitivity Hunger-The Gut-Dysregulated Eater

The solution isn’t more willpower or stricter rules. It’s learning to recognize and trust your body’s signals. When you begin to eat from a place of Healthy Hunger, your body finds its natural balance and lasting weight loss becomes possible-without extremes.

This book is your invitation to step off the diet roller coaster and reconnect with the wisdom of your body. The path to your ideal weight starts with understanding what you’re really hungry for.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Allana Polo, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and wellness advocate known for her effective weight-loss programs that have helped thousands achieve lasting results. She is the founder of Polo Health + Longevity Centre, an integrative clinic in British Columbia specializing in weight management, hormone health, and longevity medicine.

Beyond the clinic, Dr. Polo embraces a full and active life with her husband and two young boys. She finds balance through time spent outdoors-especially at the beach-and with friends and family. She enjoys staying fit and strong and empowers her patients to do the same.