Need to lose weight and have a large appetite so am wondering how to suppress my apetite without resorting to tablets etc.
Coke Zero will actually increase your appetite according to recent studies, and my own experience.
A healthy, all natural way to curb your appetite is to drink some psyllium fiber when you wake up and about half hour before meals.
http://www.medicinalfoodnews.com/vol04/issue3/psyllium.htm
Also try drinking warm water, tea, or vinegar in warm water to curb appetite.
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One food item which can curb the appetite is the common apple. An apple is loaded with natural fiber, which helps to create fullness without adding a significant amount of calories. Apples also contain natural sugars which could prevent a dieter’s blood sugar level from bottoming out, a situation which often triggers a desire to consume extra carbohydrates. If you feel the need to eat a snack between meals, reach for an apple.
Another food group which may curb the appetite are green leafy vegetables. Kale, spinach, or cabbage, among others, can provide significant amounts of appetite-suppressing fiber while contributing minimal or even negative calories. The effort expended while eating green leafy vegetables often negates their caloric value, making them ideal appetite suppressants during or between meals.
Some nutritionists suggest that almonds or other nuts can curb the appetite between regular meals. Again, a high amount of natural fiber slows down the digestive process, and the protein found in many nuts has the same appetite-suppression elements of lean meats or protein shakes. A handful of almonds eaten between meals should be enough to keep hunger pangs at bay.
Speaking of lean meats and protein shakes, they can also be used to curb the appetite. It may seem counter-intuitive to eat a piece of lean beef or chicken by itself, but the protein contained in lean meats takes longer to digest than the carbohydrates found in other possible snacks. A few pieces of beef jerky may curb the appetite between meals better than a bag of potato chips. Protein shakes made from natural spirutein may also provide the same effect on a dieter’s appetite.
Although not strictly a food item, many people find that water is an excellent and effective appetite suppressant. When hunger pangs strike between scheduled meals, drinking at least one glass of water can help create a sense of fullness without adding calories. Water enhanced with powdered fiber supplements may be an even more effective solution.
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