Eli5:Why we get hungry after a while and why our body doesnt just use our stored fat?

Question

And after how many hours or days our bodies use our stored fat?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Your body burns carbohydrates before fat. When you feel hungry, your body is saying it needs more carbs. Let it go long enough and your body will switch to turn burning fat. This is the idea behind the keto diet.