TOP 10 BEST NATURAL APPETITE SUPPRESSANTS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
If you’re like one of the 220 million Americans that resolved to lose weight this year, you may need some easy tips to keep the scale heading in the right direction. So, k.o. kidz is here to help with our TOP 10, all natural, appetite suppressants that taste good, are good for you, and will help you lose weight!
1. Almonds
Almonds have been shown to help with weight management and increase feelings of fullness. They are also an excellent source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, antioxidants, magnesium, and vitamin E. It can take about half an hour to feel the hunger-reducing effects of nuts, so eat almonds before you start to feel extremely hungry in order to effectively suppress your appetite.
2. Avocado
Packed with fiber and healthy fat which naturally helps suppress appetite, avocados when eaten in moderation, are a great natural diet choice. This fat actually sends signals to your brain that it’s full. What a bonus!
3. Cinnamon
Ground spices, such as cinnamon, clove, and ginger, lower your blood sugar levels, which in turn help control your appetite. It’s also helpful for weight loss as it thins the blood which increases blood circulation, boosts metabolism and consequently, reduces weight.
4. Dark Chocolate
Our favorite food and there are actually benefits to eating it! We’re not talking about the milk chocolate you ate as a kid. It’s time to upgrade to the adult version of at least 70 percent cocoa. A small amount of dark chocolate helps to lower your cravings because the bitter taste signals a decrease in appetite. The steric acid in dark chocolate also slows digestion to help you feel fuller longer.
*If dark chocolate is too bitter for you, try having a piece with a cup of black coffee—it’ll bring out the sweetness AND the caffeine, along with antioxidants from the coffee beans, lowers your appetite and boosts metabolism too!
5. Flaxseed
High in fiber and omega-3 fats, flax seeds help you stay full and eat less. They are the perfect addition to your yogurt, smoothie, oatmeal, salad, etc. with a very subtle taste but powerful protein punch. These are also becoming easier to find in most general grocery stores. The cost is minimal and a little goes a long way!
Diet Tip – Flaxseed should be ground to allow for complete absorption and maximum health benefit.
6. Ginger
For centuries, many cultures around the world have used ginger for its positive digestive effects. It also works as a stimulant that energizes the body and improves digestion which decreases appetite.
7. Green Tea
It’s tea time! Researchers believe that green tea promotes the release of a hormone that tells the brain that the body has received enough food which immediately reduces appetite. Nutritionists also believe that the catechins (i.e. antioxidants) in green tea help block the movement of glucose into fat cells, which slows the rise of blood sugar and prevents high insulin and subsequent fat storage. As a result, stable blood sugar controls the appetite and prevents unnecessary snacking.
8. Hot Sauce
The spiciness of hot sauce from red peppers keeps you from overeating and helps you to stay full longer! It also makes you thirty, which makes you drink more water and consequently eat less. Hot sauce has also been found to increase the number of calories burned, particularly after high-fat meals. Olé!
Bonus – Hot peppers are also known to cure colds! Olé! Olé!!
9. Sweet Potatoes
Potatoes contain a ‘resistant starch’ that you can’t digest, making them stay in your stomach longer and; therefore, keep you full, according to food scientists. We like sweet potatoes for their additional health benefits as they’re richer in calcium, potassium, and vitamin A and C! Bring on the resistance!!
10. Water
We saved the best for last and it couldn’t be easier! Fitness trainers, health coaches, and medical doctors all agree that drinking water has numerous health benefits including a recent study that showed one glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of dieters. Additional tests have shown that people who drink two glasses of water before a meal eat between 75 and 90 FEWER calories at the meal than those who didn’t drink water. Even mild dehydration can slow down one’s metabolism by 3%! So, pour yourself a big glass now and toast to H2O!
