Curb your insatiable hunger with these 5 natural appetite suppressants that really work!
I have a problem with hogging a lot. And emotional eating. And day dreaming about food.
Even though I try my best to avoid white sugar and junk food, sometimes I just can’t help reaching out for the Nutella jar especially when I’m cranky. Or eating a ton of sweets when I’m depressed!
It’s really very hard to control myself so when I say the things below are natural suppressants that really work, I mean they REALLY WORK!
I use them almost every day when I feel like bingeing away! Hopefully, they’ll help you too!
Top 5 Natural Appetite Suppressants that Really Work
1. Cloves
This is by far my best natural appetite suppressant. It really knocks out any food cravings I have by keeping my mouth fresh as if I’ve just brushed my teeth! What I do is simply pop one clove in my mouth and let it soften and dissolve for as long as I want. Then I bite it and swallow it down with water. Clove doesn’t just suppress my appetite, it also freshens breath AND promotes healthy teeth and gums! This is a major bonus for me because I’ve had a number of dental appointments this year and even had a root canal done. I really appreciate the cavity preventing powers of clove!
2. Peppermint
Peppermint is the second natural appetite suppressant on this list! It’s a popular ingredient in commercial toothpaste because of its fresh minty taste and scent. That same minty scent and taste is what suppresses your appetite! I buy fresh peppermint leaves so I can chew two leaves in my mouth after a meal which makes me feel like I’ve just brushed and in no mood for food. But if you don’t have fresh peppermint around, you can always make peppermint tea – it also works! Peppermint essential oil is also a good one! Make a simple mouthwash with it as follows: Fill a clean bottle with 1 cup of warm distilled water, 1 tbsp sea salt and 5 drops peppermint essential oil. Shake well and use as mouth wash every after a meal.
3. Lemon Water
I try drinking lemon water every morning and it helps control my appetite so well! I don’t drink plain lemon water because I find this to bother my throat. Instead, I mix ½ tsp of Himalayan pink salt in 1 cup of water (warm water is nice but you can use cold) then squeeze in half a lemon. This mixture is great for regulating bowel movements too! You can drink the lemon water before every meal to prevent eating too much or even after a meal like I do most times.
4. Green Tea
Green tea is well known for weight loss and one of the ways it assists in weight loss is by reducing appetite! A number of studies show that green tea is a natural appetite suppressant. This 12 week study found that taking green tea extract lowers levels of ghrelin, which is a hunger hormone. Another study shows that green tea contains compounds which promote weight loss.
5. Basil
So basil is another fresh herb that I love. The best way to use it is by making a tea with it. Simply boil 1 tsp of dried basil in 1 cup of water. Sip slowly and you’ll curb your huge appetite in no time! Don’t add any sweetener because it won’t work if you do.
Which natural appetite suppressant are you going to use? Do you have any others that really work? Please share below!
I drink tea with mix of slice of lemon, ginger and honey and its working very well.