Perhaps the most well-known notion related to “getting high” is the increase in appetite, better known as “the munchies.”
Let’s dive a little deeper into why we experience munchies and how we can handle the increased appetite to have a better overall experience with cannabis.
Why Does Cannabis Increase Hunger?
At this point, you’re probably wondering why your hunger increases after smoking or ingesting cannabis.
Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience published an article in 2014 that explained why your appetite increases after ingesting marijuana. Cannabis can increase a person’s appetite by stimulating cannabinoid receptors in the brain.
Humans naturally have cannabinoid receptors which CBD and THC bind to in order to release a hormone that increases food intake.
How to Plan for When the Munchies Hit
Now that we know the ‘why’, let’s take a look at how we can plan for when the munchies hit.
In 2021, it has never been easier to be prepared for the munchies.
Apps like Uber Eats & Skip The Dishes allow us to have food delivered right to our doorstep just in time for when the munchies are starting to hit.
The tricky part of this is trying to figure out when that perfect timing is.
Depending on the method you use, the time it takes for the effects of cannabis to kick in can vary.
If you are smoking, you may feel the effects of cannabis within 2 to 10 minutes since cannabis enters your bloodstream through your lungs.
If you are eating edibles, it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours for your body to start feeling the effects.
When placing an order via a food delivery app, you can see an estimated time for how long it might take for the specific dish to be delivered. They take into account what you are ordering, how long it will take the place to prepare it and how far away you are from the location.
You can take all of these considerations into account when you are deciding what to order.
Ordering from somewhere that is more fast-food-oriented and close to your place will mean a shorter delivery time for the food and the quicker you can enjoy it!
Foods To Satisfy Your Snacking
People can crave a variety of foods or snacks when they are hit with the munchies. Here are some favourite meals and snacks to indulge in that also travel well through delivery.
Pizza
PizzaPizza is a classic meal that can satisfy your munchies, and it is also one of the easiest to order on Uber Eats or Skip the Dishes. As long as the pizza place is associated with a food delivery app, you can order pizza from some of your favourite places that may not have offered delivery before.
Mac & Cheese
Another classic munchie meal! Of course, Kraft Dinner or boxed mac and cheese are people’s go-to when it comes to this cheesy meal. Why not indulge a little more with some gourmet mac and cheese to step up your munchies game!
Poutine
A Canadian classic! There is nothing better than that perfect mix of fries, gravy and cheese to satisfy your cravings. Pro-tip! Ask for the gravy on the side so you’re not stuck with soggy fries.
Chips & Other Snacks
Food delivery apps don’t just cater to restaurants anymore; you can actually place orders for convenience stores or grocery stores. So if you’re craving some chips or snacks that you don’t have in your cupboard, just order them!
Products To Try
There are some cannabis strains that (almost) always induce munchies! Cannabis products with THC or Jack Herer are primarily responsible for inducing these hunger cravings.
Products to try:
Happy Snacking!
