Friday, June 26, 2009

Foods That will Suppress Your Appetite Naturally

These food are safe readily available in the food group that should be part of your healthy diet.


Water is the best appetite suppressant. Drinking water can immediately fill the stomach and you will no longer feel hungry. So whenever you feel hungry, have a glass of water. Also, having water before meals will reduce your appetite to a great extent.

Green Tea: Green tea stimulates the release of certain hormones that control food cravings. It also helps to burn fat. Green tea is the most common ingredient in appetite suppressants that are prepared using a combination of natural substances.

Vegetables: Choose vegetables with high fiber content such as; carrots, cabbage, spinach broccoli, green peas have a low calorie-content and a high amount of fiber.


Fruits: Apples, Strawberries, Boysenberries, AvocadoBananas, Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries. These fruits work on signaling the satiety portion of brain sending the signal of fullness. Apple cider vinegar is also recommended natural suppressants that can help you deal with hunger pangs.


Chocolate: Dark chocolates can suppress your appetite. However not all chocolate on the market is the same, or good for your health. Only dark, Belgian chocolate with over 70% unprocessed cocoa holds true nutritional health benefits.


Proteins: Proteins are essential in building muscles. Growth of muscles result in the burning of fats. Whey protein powder (high-quality protein powder made from cow's milk) has been used as an appetite suppressant since a long time.

Oatmeal and flax seeds: Oatmeal is rich in fiber and carbohydrate. Raw flax seeds act as appetite suppressants. A breakfast consisting of oatmeal and flax seeds suppresses appetite.
Glass of cranberry juice with tablespoon of flaxseeds is an excellent way to stop your food craving almost instantly. Suggestion; best to use drinking straw for this concussion.

TEN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT TIPS

Eat your fruits and vegetables.
Exercise every day.
Eat fat free foods in moderation.
Eat your food slow.
Snack from a plate, not a package.
Ask yourself if you are hungry.
Address your emotions.
Watch leaving a clean plate at mealtimes.
Avoid the “Now I’ve blown it” thinking.
Practice one step at a time. Aim for a slow weight loss.
Keep In Mind Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle.
Source: American Institute for Cancer Research