I want some natural appetite suppressants to feel in control of my weight. I want to be skinny and popular but don't want to become one of those girls who care so much of others' approval, they develop eating disorders to fit the ideal set by Euro designers a few decades ago. The designers were probably gay men anyway, so what did they know about beautiful female bodies? They liked women who looked like men, or more like 12-year-old boys, tall with wide shoulders and barely any body fat.
Avocado extract
Imagine looking at a candy bar or a bowl of ice cream and not wanting to eat it. Imagine feeling an absolute aversion to sugary foods. Well, according to both human- and animal-based research studies, avocado extract tablets make this dream a reality.
Avocado extract tablets have helped some people lose significant amounts of weight, even when they are not making a conscious effort to diet. These people report that, though they were not purposely dieting, they ate fewer calories than they normally would, simply because they weren't hungry. Though most people lose weight by taking two avocado extract tablets per day, the Life Extension Foundation reports that you can take more when you feel hungry, so as to eat even fewer calories daily, or limit yourself to only two tablets and eat a healthy, sensible meal.
Chá de bugre (pomngaba): Can It Really Get Rid of Cellulite?
For women worldwide, it’s the subject that nightmares are made of. We're talking about the dreaded "c word"—cellulite. Cellulite occurs when subcutaneous fat protrudes into the dermis layer of the skin, creating a "cottage-cheese- or orange-peel-like" appearance to the body. According to Wikipedia, between 85 and 98 percent of post-pubertal females have at least some cellulite, so even women who are not necessarily overweight can have "cottage cheese skin."
As many women know all too well, cellulite is extremely difficult to get rid of. Simply cutting back on calories or following a fad diet will not take away your skin's dimpled appearance, and liposuction is completely ineffective against cellulite. Though the cosmetic industry markets a myriad of "miracle cellulite cures," they too are largely ineffective. In fact, many experts agree that only following a well-balanced diet and exercising regularly can truly get rid of cellulite.
On the other hand, many Brazilians believe that the rainforest herb chá de bugre both suppresses appetite and actually rids of the body of existing cellulite, making it extremely popular at Brazil's famous beaches. "Chá de bugre products are highly commercialized as a weight loss aid in Brazil, where tea bags, fluid extracts, and tinctures of chá de bugre are commonly seen in pharmacies, stores, and even in the beach-front eateries and refreshment stands along Rio de Janeiro's beaches," Leslie Taylor explains in The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs.
You don't have to go to Rio de Janeiro to get chá de bugre. Its popularity has extended to the internet, so you can buy it in many forms, including a tea infusion.
Chickweed
Some experts believe that the common "weed" chickweed acts as a natural appetite suppressant, according to Dr. Elson Hass' book Staying Healthy with Nutrition. It is widely available online.
Cumin
This flavorful spice not only adds a little pizzazz to any dish, it also acts as a natural appetite suppressant, according to Asian Health Secrets.
Dahlia roots
Dahlia roots contain a natural fructose polymer called inulin, which helps reduce your appetite by slowing carbohydrate metabolism. The Anti-Aging Manual recommends that you eat one serving per day, alternating between raw and cooked, or just use the juice rather than the peel.
Evening primrose oil
According to Professor Gary Null's Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing, if you take 500 milligrams of evening primrose oil in the morning, it may help reduce your appetite all day long.
Fennel
Fennel seeds, stalks and bulbs act as a natural appetite suppressant, according to Prescription for Nutritional Healing. Plus, they make a great garnish, giving any dish their special flavor.
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)
Gamma-linolenic acid is the active component of flaxseed and flaxseed oil, primrose oil and blackcurrant seed. By helping to control the metabolism of fats, GLA is a natural appetite suppressant.
German chamomile tea
Many people in Costa Rica use German chamomile tea as an appetite suppressant, but the trend hasn't caught on elsewhere yet.
Grapefruits
As many dieters around the world already know, grapefruit is the quintessential diet food. As Dr. Haas points out, grapefruits are so low in calories that the energy it takes to eat one of them most likely burns off all the citrus fruit's calories. Plus, grapefruits are a natural appetite suppressant.
Gymnema Sylvestre
Imagine what it would be like to be unable to taste sugar. Would you still want to eat that cookie, bowl of ice cream or candy bar? Several studies have confirmed that the herb Gymnema sylvestre, which remarkably reduces and even eliminates the taste of sugar for up to 90 minutes when taken before meals, significantly suppresses appetite. In India, doctors have been using it for centuries to treat diabetes, and Western physicians are beginning to recognize its ability to "tame the sweet tooth." It is widely available online in supplement form.
Hawthorn berries
In traditional Chinese medicine, hawthorn berries are believed to act as a natural appetite suppressant and also aid in the digestion and assimilation of nutrients. Many Western practitioners of alternative medicine use the herb for cardiac health and circulation, so hawthorn berries are widely available in tablet form.
Jerusalem Artichokes
Like dahlia roots, Jerusalem artichokes contain inulin, a natural fructose polymer that curbs your appetite by slowing down carbohydrate metabolism. Anti-Aging Manual author Joseph B. Marion recommends eating one serving per day, alternating between raw and cooked, or just using the juice rather than the peel.
Nuts
Fact: Not all fat leads to body fat. Many dieters avoid nuts because they're high in fat and calories, but they're actually good for you. Nuts like almonds, walnuts, pecans, filberts, macadamia nuts, and sunflower and pumpkin seeds may be high in calories, but their fat-to-carbohydrate ratio is so high that they'll naturally suppress your appetite, which will lead to you eat fewer calories overall.
Plantain (Plantago ovata)
Not to be confused with the bananas known as plantains, this so-called common "weed" suppresses appetite with a bulking action similar to fiber, but even more significantly, scientists in Italy, Russia and several other countries believe that plantain actually naturally reduces the absorption of lipids in the intestines. Plantain may also lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels, and it is available online in leaf or powdered form.
Spirulina
This potent cancer-fighter and immune-booster can help you lose weight by satisfying your appetite with nutrients rather than empty calories. In one double-blind study, 16 overweight people lost a small amount of weight after eating only 2.8 grams of spirulina three times per day for four weeks. Experts are still unsure exactly how spirulina reduces hunger. One theory is that its high content of phenylalanine affects the hypothalamus. Another theory is that spirulina raises blood sugar levels enough to cause the hypothalamus to suppress hunger pangs. Known as a "superfood," it is widely available online in tablet, powder, bar and capsule form.
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