Foods to suppress appetiteIn this article, I am going to tell you about a few simple, easily available foods that can help you greatly in suppressing your appetite and controlling your cravings for your favorite foods. Frankly speaking, some of these foods are actually quite common and are frequently used in our daily life.
An apple a day keeps the hunger awayWell, you should not expect over-night miracles by just eating an apple a day but it’s true that apples have some strong hunger controlling properties. What causes apples to suppress your appetite is not quite clear yet but scientists and nutritionists believe that it is probably because of its rich fiber content that not only makes you feel fuller but also has a suppressing effect on the appetite center located in your brain.
Oat meal with every mealAgain, it’s because of the rich fiber content of oat meal that almost all dieticians, nutritionists and weight loss experts recommend daily use of oat meal with any meal, especially at the breakfast. One of the safest features of oat meal is that it is also an ideal meal for people with diabetes (because of its low glucose content).
Pine nuts for your gutI can’t stress enough, pine nuts are abundant in a strong appetite suppressing substance known as pinolenic acid, According to a study presented in the American Physiological Society session at Experimental Biology( 2006) it was shown that pinolenic acid stimulates and enhances the release of two hunger suppressing hormones, cholecystokinin (CCK) and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1). It should be noted that both CCK and GLP1 are strong appetite suppressors and send satiation (fullness) signals to your brain. In return, your brain commands you to stop eating or refrain from eating more. In addition, pine nuts also contain high protein content which ensures consistent nutrient (energy) supply to your body systems. As a result, you do not feel weak and yet continue to lose weight over the time.
Relax with flaxseedsThe secret of flaxseeds is hidden in their contents. First, they are rich in fiber (which ensures feeling of fullness) and secondly, they are also an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids (a type of good fat for your heart). Third, they are suitable for people with diabetes as well (who have more tendencies to feel hungry and gain weight because of frequent eating).
Weight loss with waterThe secret of water weight loss lies in its strong appetite suppressing and hunger control properties. Have you wondered why water consumption can actually lead to weight loss at all? Well, mainly because water is a “zero calorie” drink that not only nourishes each of living body cells but also stays in your stomach for a considerable period of time and can actually make you eat less (because of this temporary fullness effect). Therefore, if you drink at least glasses of water prior to your main meals, you can lose up to 7 Kg in a period as short as 3 months.
Dark chocolateInteresting but it’s true. Because of its specific “bitter sweet” taste and rich “anti-oxidant” content, pure dark chocolate (not sweet milk chocolate) tends to make people eat less and consume fewer calories in their meals. Therefore, for all those chocolate lovers out there, the good news is that you can still eat chocolate and lose weight.
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