Keep your hunger at bay with these healthy options!
Snacking on low-calorie foods in between meals can leave you mindlessly consuming calories just to keep hunger at bay. Check out these ten foods that will help you stay full, and you’ll eat fewer calories! Here are our top ten appetite suppressant natural foods to help you cut calories, promote weight loss, and achieve your body shaping goals.
Top 10 Appetite Suppressant Foods for Weight Loss
1. Water
A recent study shows that people who drink two glasses of water before a meal, on average, ate between 75 and 90 fewer calories than those who did not drink water. Just another reason to stay hydrated. Here are 7 Ways To Make Your Water Taste A Whole Lot Better to keep you hydrated all day.
2. Apples
It doesn’t matter which variety you choose: All apples can help reduce hunger and act as an appetite suppressant. Why? Apples contain soluble fiber, including pectin, which can help you feel full. Not only that, but apples also help regulate glucose levels and increase energy! Try these delicious Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples!
3. Cayenne Pepper
Just a teaspoon of this spicy pepper can boost metabolism and increase your calorie burn. Adding this hot spice to your favorite recipes can also keep you from overeating while also slowing you down, so you’ll feel fuller. This Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice uses cayenne pepper!
4. Ginger
This sweet root has been used for centuries as a natural digestive remedy. Its amazing abilities include acting as a stimulant to improve digestion, calming stomach upset, and reducing hunger. Try our Homemade Skinny Ginger Ale!
5. Almonds
Just a few of these delicious nuts provide antioxidants, vitamin E, and magnesium. Studies have shown that almonds also increase feelings of fullness to support weight loss efforts.
6. Green Tea
While coffee can stimulate your metabolism, it can also cause jitters. Green tea and other varieties of tea can help reduce snacking. Researchers now know that the catechins contained in tea help inhibit the growth of fat cells and reduce fat storage. Since it also helps stabilize blood sugar levels, it’s an effective appetite suppressant.
7. Oatmeal
Since oatmeal contains slow-digesting carbohydrates, it can help you feel full for hours after eating it. Not only that, it contains dietary fiber that supports a healthy heart and also contributes to feelings of fullness. Try this delicious Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal.
8. Vegetable Juice
One study showed that when people drank vegetable juice before a meal, they ate up to 135 fewer calories. It’s a powerful appetite suppressant that’s also packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. But, store-bought vegetable juice often contains high amounts of sodium, so choose a low-sodium variety.
9. Leafy Green Vegetables
Highly nutritious and low-calorie leafy greens like romaine lettuce, Swiss chard, spinach, kale, and other green veggies taste great raw or when sauteed. Eat as much of these as you want to keep yourself from consuming calories you don’t need. Try this Kale Salad with Ginger Soy Dressing!
10. Ground Flax Seeds
This nutritious seed contains the perfect combination of essential fatty acids and soluble fiber. They’re also delightfully crunchy and makes yogurt, smoothies, and salads more satisfying. Whether you have ‘em whole or just add a little ground flax to your favorite baked goods, flax can help control appetite.
Looking for more ways to cut calories? Check out these great Snacks Under 100 Calories! How do you tame hunger pangs? Tell us by leaving a comment below. Also, be sure to follow us on Pinterest and subscribe to our daily eNewsletter!
I have been told that flax seeds cannot be digested properly so ground flax is better to use or flax seed oil. Correct?
Julia, Ground flax seeds are best. I haven’t tried the flax seed oil, so I can’t speak about its digestive properties.