Nutritionists believe that not only diets will help to keep a beautiful figure - in some cases, you just need to reduce the feeling of hunger, which “drives” us to the refrigerator. In our material we will describe how to reduce the appetite and what means will help in this, so that it is safe for the body.
Some tips on nutrition
First of all, you need to follow the diet. Thus, over 80% of the food consumed should be in the first half of the day, the remaining 20% - for dinner. If there are small portions every two hours, the body will not have time to get hungry, so there will be no need for snacking.
Try to eat light foods that will satisfy hunger.
It is best to eat foods rich in complex carbohydrates, such as cereals, in the morning, this will make you feel full for a long time.
In addition, many nutritionists recommend eating 1-2 slices of dark chocolate after breakfast. Thanks to fast carbohydrates for lunch and, importantly, for dinner, you will not be so hungry, which means you will not consume large amounts of food.
It is also worth starting a sport: even physical exertion for 10 minutes daily will help relieve stress, tension, “kill” the feeling of hunger. Do not forget about water - you need to drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day (and this does not include teas, juices and other beverages).
And in order to quickly reduce your appetite, you need to drink 200 ml of water at room temperature 30 minutes before a meal. The fluid fills the stomach, reducing portions, because you will not feel hungry. In some cases, when hunger arises, your body says it needs water. A cup of unsweetened tea will also help to remove the feeling of hunger.
Do not forget that stress contributes to an increase in appetite, therefore try to tune in positively, think calmly and clearly. To overcome stress, you can do your favorite thing, walk, wash the dishes, listen to your favorite music.
Do not forget to comply with the regime of the day: go to bed no later than 11 hours, because closer to midnight the body begins to produce hormones that help lose weight. If you do not sleep enough, you will feel worse, you will begin to experience hunger. And all because the body in this way will compensate for the energy that he did not receive in a dream.
What folk remedies can help
In folk medicine, there are many ways and means to help cope with the feeling of hunger. The main advantage of their use is that they not only help reduce appetite, but also have a beneficial effect on the body as a whole.
Let's look at the most effective means - herbs and essential oils.
Herbs
Teas
For example, you can make tea with corn silk. The recipe is simple: boil 0.5 liters of water, add 4 cleaned stigmas, leave it for a day. Then strain the resulting fluid and take one tablespoon before meals - three times a day. In this drink a lot of substances that will help reduce the appetite and remove the feeling of hunger.
Parsley
From it you need to make a decoction: in 200 ml of boiling water, add 2 teaspoons of greens, simmer for 20 minutes, cool and strain the liquid. Divide the decoction in half and take it in the morning and before bedtime. Reception course - 12-14 days.
Nettle
Take a tablespoon of nettle, 0.25 liters of boiling water, leave to infuse for half an hour. After that, strain the resulting broth and take three times a day and 1 tablespoon. Such a decoction will have a positive effect on digestive processes.
Sage
Pour a tablespoon of herbs with 200 ml of boiling water, leave to infuse for 20 minutes. Take before meals for 2 tablespoons.
Essential oils
As you know, there are flavors that awaken the appetite, but there are those that reduce it. It is for this reason that essential oils can be used, since they can be used to control the feeling of hunger if necessary. Best used flavors:
- citrus fruits;
- ginger;
- carnations;
- celery
We use medications to reduce appetite.
In pharmacies you can find dozens of drugs and dietary supplements that help reduce appetite, but many of them have very serious side effects. For example, their prolonged use may cause hypertension, nervous disorders as a result of the depression of the brain area that is responsible for appetite.
If you still decide to use such medicines on yourself, you should pay attention to Dietrin: it suppresses appetite, helps to get rid of extra pounds. But there are side effects: arrhythmia. In addition, an important condition for taking this drug - a complete rejection of coffee, because the caffeine contained in it can cause a heart attack.
You can also use drugs from "Evalar". They reduce the feeling of hunger, thanks to which the natural process of losing weight takes place. Take tea from this manufacturer can be no more than 4 times a day, and only when appetite. It can not be taken during pregnancy and lactation.
The third well-known remedy, Citrimax, helps to normalize the work of the exchange system, while simultaneously having a laxative effect. Many nutritionists advise this tool to those who are obese or are struggling with cellulite. Take the dietary supplement twice a day, 1 tablet.
Products that reduce the feeling of hunger
But besides herbs and pills, there are foods that will help you lose weight, because they reduce appetite. At the same time, it is necessary to remove from the diet those products that, on the contrary, increase it. Due to this, you will consume the optimal amount of calories, do not go beyond.
First of all, give up any fat: cream, fat, milk, butter. Minimize the consumption of sweets, pastries, sweets, otherwise even the strongest drugs will not help reduce appetite.
And here is a list of useful products that must be on the table:
- berries and fruits, especially strawberries and oranges;
- low fat kefir;
- light soups (not on fat broth);
- meatless meat dishes;
- seafood and fish;
- vegetables (especially green and red);
- seasonings.
Some tips for reducing your appetite
Many are familiar with this problem - as soon as evening comes, the appetite immediately rises. There are some tips to help you deal with this. First of all, drink after dinner a cup of green or herbal tea, you can eat 1-2 small apples. This will not only help you feel satiety, but will also speed up the process of digesting food in the stomach.
Before bedtime you can drink a glass of low-fat milk, it will positively affect digestion.
But for pregnant women will be several other recommendations. If you do not want to gain weight, you need to maintain the correct diet: the minimum amount of fat. Also worth refusing from baking and sweets, chocolates. Replace all the usual foods with less fatty ones, cook the dishes themselves in the oven, the slow cooker, but do not fry in the pan.
Also try to eat fractional - often, but in small portions.
As you can see, there are many ways how to reduce the appetite, so as not to gain excess weight. Choose the most acceptable and safe for you, and when using drugs and dietary supplements, always carefully read the instructions.
