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August 08, 2022
Along with sports and physical activity, reducing appetite is among the most important tasks, especially for those who want to lose weight ...
In addition to sports and physical activity, loss of appetite is one of the most important tasks for anyone trying to lose weight and regain good shape.
Almost everyone at some point in their lives has undergone grueling diets and diets with the sole purpose of maintaining or regaining their slim figure. In the name of good shape, we try to suppress our appetite, but nevertheless, we are often tormented by the feeling of hunger. Experts explain that as a result of strict diets and deprivation, stress in the body increases, and the weight lost in a state of stress, quickly recover.
Scientists dealing with the problems of healthy eating believe that in order to maintain the figure, it is not necessary to follow a strict diet, which only stresses and exhausts the body. According to them, the key is to control appetite and not to overeat.
Here are four ways to curb your appetite without subjecting yourself to unnecessary stress and exhausting restrictions.
Nutritionists remind that water reduces appetite. It is recommended to drink large amounts of mineral water, but to avoid carbonated. Juices that do not contain sugar and sweeteners also help reduce appetite. Drinking fluids is beneficial for the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and reduces the risk of constipation. Nutritionists advise to drink a glass of water before meals. In this way they create a feeling of satiety, and this is a successful trick to overcome appetite.
Eat mostly fruits and vegetables, especially if the feeling of hunger bothers you constantly. They will not eliminate it completely, but at least they will satisfy it without consuming unnecessary calories, sugar and fat. The truth is that in most cases we eat not because we are hungry, but just to chew something. So the next time you want to eat something sweet, do not reach for the chocolate desserts, but mix them with an apple or some other fruit. Sliced carrots, cucumbers or dried fruits are an ideal substitute for chips and salads. In addition, fruits and vegetables contain large amounts of fiber, which aid digestion, and fructose satisfies the appetite for sweet foods.
Nutritionists explain that spices and salt do not reduce appetite, on the contrary - they irritate the lining of the stomach and contribute to the additional secretion of gastric juice. To eliminate irritation and neutralize the acid, the body will want more food, ie. appetite will increase. Therefore, if the problem of maintaining weight or reducing appetite is relevant to you, forget about salty and spicy foods.
Chocolate is one of the culprits for excess weight, but at the same time it can be a faithful helper in curbing wolf hunger. Chocolate creates a feeling of satiety and at the same time calms and improves mood. Some nutritionists advise to suck pieces of natural chocolate before eating. Through the receptors located in the oral cavity, the brain receives a signal for the arrival of something sweet and the wolf's appetite will disappear.
People who go on diets and diets often complain that they feel very hungry before bed. This physical and psychological discomfort prevents them from falling asleep and makes them nervous and irritable. According to nutritionists, it is the hours at night when a person sleeps that are most important for losing weight and maintaining a slim figure.
The secret lies in the fact that an hour after falling asleep in the body activates an area located in the pituitary gland, which actively produces the amino acids arginine and lysine. Although they do not reduce appetite, these acids synthesize growth hormone, which causes fat cells to break down and release the energy accumulated as fat.
Arginine and lysine are high in skimmed milk products and drinking a glass of low-fat milk before bedtime not only satisfies but also helps to actively break down fat cells.