Foods that suppress appetite

 

·         Beans- Adding beans to your meal can make you feel fuller and keep your blood sugar steady

·         Cayenne pepper - Spicing up your daily diet with some red pepper can curb appetite, especially for those who don't normally eat the popular spice

·         Chewing gum- chewing sugar-free gum can help control appetite, decrease calorie intake and reduce snack cravings.

·         Oats- Eating a breakfast of low-GI complex carbohydrates, such as oatmeal, takes longer to digest than high-GI cereal, which means it fills you up for longer

·         Apples- are full of fiber and water and can curb a sweet craving, but best of all they’re packed with pectin, a soluble fiber that is thought to suppress appetite

·         Avocado- Foods rich in unsaturated fats, such as avocado, nuts and olive oil, have been found to play a pivotal role in sending a message to your brain that says ‘stop eating, you’re full! (small portions)

·         Whey protein- people who consumed whey protein reported feeling fuller and more satisfied with less food. Drinks made with whey protein powder can be consumed at any time of day.

·         Pine nuts- contain an appetite suppressing chemical called pinolenic acid, a naturally occurring polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) that naturally curbs your hunger.

·         Water- a zero calorie drink, is perhaps the best appetite suppressing agent when you are on your plans to lose weight.

·         Green tea- is known for its antioxidant benefits. However, it can also stimulate the release of hormones that can control or limit food cravings.

·         Soups- suppress appetite because of their high water content, and aid in weight loss due to low-calorie content. Broths and vegetable soups are the best options!

·         Pure dark chocolate- helps in suppressing appetite. Some studies indicate that dark chocolate antioxidants can act as an appetite suppressant helping you lose weight and control blood sugar. Cherish each bite and feel the taste of rich cocoa. Eat mindfully!

·         Flaxseed oil- is the best known plant source of omega-3 fats but raw flaxseeds are even better, especially for appetite control.

·         Lemons- are said to contain an insoluble fiber called pectin, which apples also contain, pectin acts like a sponge within your body mopping up fat as well as acting like a gel within your stomach, which slows the digestive process down. So you eat less

·         Sleep- even though this isn’t a food it is an important element of appetite suppression. This is because sleep can have an effect on two hormones, which are ghrelin and leptin, these two hormones control different functions within our body

·         Coffee - Coffee is a natural appetite suppressant as well as a diuretic. Hot or cold coffee is a great way to curb your appetite in the morning or afternoon. It also makes a great snack replacement.

·         Almonds- eating almonds is a great way to suppress your hunger., nuts are very high in fat and have a lot of calories. But don’t fret; almonds are high in monounsaturated (good) fats, meaning they’re actually good for you! They’re also very high in fibre and protein, which will help you stay full. One serve is usually about 20-25 almonds