What are some foods I can eat every day to control my appetite and aid in weight loss?
The trick here is to eat foods that will help keep you full so you’re less likely to reach for unhealthy snacks. Here’s what to stock up on: Raw veggies: Not only are they loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, but raw, nonstarchy veggies such as carrots, peppers, and leafy greens are great appetite suppressants. Chewing them slowly gives your body time to realize when it is full. They also contain fiber, a natural bulking agent, and promote the release of the satiety-signal hormone CCK (which sends the “I’m full!” message to the brain.) Rice, nut, or soy milk: These are packed with calcium, protein, vitamin D, and fiber. One serving per day will help to satisfy hunger by balancing blood-sugar levels, thereby minimizing food cravings (generally triggered by low blood-sugar levels.) Green and oolong teas: Although there is debate on whether green tea helps to burn belly fat, it’s loaded with antioxidants and contains L-theanine, a unique amino acid found only in the tea plant
