There are myriad diet and weight loss pills available to help you lose weight and eat less, but with so many choices, it can be difficult to decide which is best for you. Some weight loss pills and fad diets have questions surrounding their safety and effectiveness. Luckily, there are natural ways to curb appetite and help with weight loss. Herbal supplements, however, are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, and you should talk with your doctor before taking any herbal supplements.
Brazilian Cocoa
Also known as guarana, this herb helps create a feeling of being full, according to the website Indigo Herbs. The website Diet Spotlight also boasts the appetite suppressing power of guarana, and notes that guarana extract is used in many diet and weight loss supplements. guarana is a stimulant, much like caffeine, and stimulants often increase metabolism and control the appetite.
Cayenne
The active ingredient in cayenne pepper---capsaicin---is thought to block or disable hunger signals to the brain, according to the websites Diet Spotlight and Diets 4 You. Diet Spotlight focuses on capsaicin's ability to make a person feel full, while Diets 4 You focuses on capsaicin's ability to block neurotransmitters that tell the brain you're hungry. The website reveals that adding approximately 28g of cayenne to your daily diet can help you reduce hunger after meals, and also help reduce calorie intake during later meals.
Green Tea
According to Iron Magazine, green tea is a powerful appetite suppressant. Polyphenols found in green tea increases the levels of certain hormones, including dopamine, that act to depress food intake. A University of Chicago study found that rats consumed up to 60 percent less food after seven days of green tea injections, and lost 21 percent of their body weight. Colon Health recommends consuming between three and five cups of green tea per day.
Psyllium
Consuming granulated psyllium seeds with water before a meal helps control the appetite, according to Vitamins to Health. Psyllium causes an instant reduction of appetite by filling the intestinal tract with "bulk," according to the website Herbal Extract Plus, making the stomach feel full. The full feeling leads to less food intake, and therefore fat and calorie consumption.
Member Comments