By Nettie Vega This is mostly because a lot of people get so obsessed with unhealthy foods and snacks that eating in itself actually becomes a real problem to them. If you can find a way to deal with the hunger pangs then you may be on the way to lose weight. Eating and overeating can be an emotional response to other factors in our life and it is no secret that these factors can play a large part in weight gain for many people. It is now thought that one of the causes of an inability to control cravings can be the result of decreased levels of serotonin in the body. This is a chemical which is responsible for our mood swings and emotions and low levels can lead to depression and that in turn can be a factor in weight gain. If you are a secret eater then it may be that you have low levels of serotonin. Whilst there are therapeutic drugs available to control depression and anxiety, it is possible that serotonin levels can be helped by using saffron extract. As a res...