🍽️ Cannabis & the Munchies. Why It Happens and What to Do

Hey friends, Buddy here 👋

Let’s talk about the munchies. We’ve all heard of them. Some of us have demolished entire snack cupboards because of them. But what actually causes that sudden snack attack after cannabis?

Let’s break it down, calmly and clearly.

🌿 What Are “The Munchies”, Really?

The munchies are that wave of hunger you feel after using certain cannabis products.

It’s not just your imagination. Science backs it up.

Cannabis can temporarily switch on hunger signals in the brain, even if you’ve just eaten. This can lead to:

• Cravings for salty or sweet food

• Intense enjoyment of taste and smell

• Less control over portion sizes
  

"Cannabis doesn't just make you hungry. It makes food better." Buddy

🤭 How Does It Actually Work?

Cannabis interacts with the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which plays a role in appetite, digestion, and metabolism.

THC (the main psychoactive compound) can:

• Trigger the release of hunger-related hormones like ghrelin

• Enhance smell and taste perception

• Light up parts of the brain tied to reward and pleasure

So it’s not just physical hunger, it’s sensory and emotional too.

🌮 Why It’s Not Always a Bad Thing

For folks dealing with low appetite from medical conditions or treatments, the munchies can actually be helpful.

But if you’re trying to avoid constant grazing or late-night fridge raids, it’s good to understand how to manage them.

🪤 Buddy’s Tips to Outsmart the Munchies

You don’t have to fight your cravings, just prepare for them.

Try this:

• Keep healthy snacks within reach (fruit, nuts, yoghurt)

• Pre-portion treats to avoid accidental over-snacking

• Drink water first, thirst can feel like hunger

• Choose strains lower in THC or balanced with CBD

• Time your sessions around meals to stay ahead of hunger

"The goal isn’t to punish yourself, It’s to stay mindful and feel good."

🚫 Should You Worry About Weight Gain?

It depends. Occasional munchies won’t undo a balanced lifestyle, but regular mindless snacking might affect your energy levels or sleep.

Some studies have shown cannabis users have lower BMIs on average, but it’s not a free pass. Everyone’s body is different.

As always, observe how you respond.

👍 Buddy’s takeaway

The munchies ar

e a real, natural part of how cannabis interacts with your body.

Knowing how and why they happen helps you stay in the driver’s seat, whether you lean into them, or steer around them.

Snack smart, friends. Buddy 🌿