An unhealthy appetite leads to uncontrolled absorption of food, which negatively affects the gastrointestinal tract and the activity of all body systems. Another unpleasant moment of increased appetite is excess weight gain.
Appetite can and should be controlled. For this purpose, nutritionists recommend following a few simple rules:
- Drink plenty of fluids. Often a person confuses the state of thirst and the feeling of hunger. Water promotes a fast metabolism. You need to drink clean water and, less often, homemade drinks from natural ingredients.
- Move more. Physical activity affects appetite. Firstly, while moving, a person thinks less about food, and secondly, excess calories are burned in movement and activity.
- Don't skip breakfast. For breakfast, nutritionists advise eating slow carbohydrates - the body spends more energy and time to process them. Breakfast should be complete, contain foods rich in fiber and healthy vitamins.
- Control the amount of protein, fat and carbohydrates in food. This is a simple science, after a few days it will become easier to understand the composition of food. Also, to help determine the BJU, there are special applications for a smartphone or computer programs.
- Drink green tea. Sometimes, after a certain time after a meal, you want to drink hot tea, you should not deny yourself this. Green tea is rich in amino acids, antioxidants and nutrients, stimulates brain activity, and herbal tea helps to relax. It is a mistake to accompany tea drinking by eating cakes or sandwiches.
- Don't lose hope. Losing weight is a complex process, not only physiological, but also from the point of view of psychology. Abstaining from certain foods, or favorite dishes, it is important to remember: everything should be beneficial for the body.
- Eat fractionally and at the set time. Nutritionists unanimously say: eat a little, but often, 5-6 times a day. It is also important to observe the time - so the body will get used to it, and there will be no more problems with a sudden appetite.
If you feel hungry, you do not need to endure, it is better to eat, but be picky about your food preferences and take into account the time of day:
- in the morning until 11 o'clock, it is preferable to eat hearty cereals, nutritious meals. Required salad or vegetable slices, fresh fruit. Breakfast is the time to replenish energy reserves for the whole day;
- lunch must include low-fat food, first course, fresh vegetables;
- dinner is a light meal. The body prepares itself for rest; excessive stress on the stomach will only interfere with normal rest.
In addition to the main meals, there are intermediate, or snacks. A healthy snack is yogurt, a handful of natural nuts, fruits, jelly, or any simple meal. It is important not to overeat - otherwise the snack becomes lunch or dinner.
It is important to observe the water balance of the body - it is recommended to drink at least 1.5-2 liters of pure water per day. Ideally, this is pure water, but sometimes it is possible with various additives: honey, lemon, ginger, citrus fruits, mint.
Appetite is also provoked by the frequent stay in a stressful state. In this case, conditioned stimuli should be avoided; it will also be useful to use natural antidepressants, soothing and tonic drinks based on mint, lemon balm, rose hips. Special herbal preparations are sold in pharmacies.
Often those who lose weight associate dieting, eating restrictions and appetite control with a heavy burden and constant breakdowns, they consider this a difficult period in their lives. Indeed, getting in shape is a responsible task that requires significant effort. In the matter of "curbing" excessive appetite, you should pay attention to low-calorie meals. But do not get carried away with them, otherwise the feeling of hunger can constantly haunt.
To reduce appetite and correct diet, experts recommend adhering to the diet and daily routine. Of course, it is not always possible to follow the schedule by the minute.
Another useful tip is the use of natural honey. This delicacy is not only able to replace sugar, but is also useful for the whole organism, and, in particular, for the activity of the brain: it contains iodine, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium. The Association of Nutritionists has proven that honey is absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract for up to 10-12 hours, this is not only a feeling of satiety, but also a uniform load.
Observing the correct diet, you can not only cope with a great appetite and lose weight, but also significantly improve your health.
