Khaberni - Maintaining weight without any increase is a dream for many who try various recipes and treatments. However, the website “Aponet.de,” which is the official portal for German pharmacists, confirms that weight loss can be achieved by suppressing appetite using the following natural methods:
1. Foods that prolong the feeling of fullness:
Not all calories are created equal: Carbohydrates and sweets cause a rapid rise in blood sugar, which drops just as quickly. Proteins and dietary fibers, on the other hand, are better as they are digested slowly, helping to keep you feeling full for a longer period. Ideal foods include animal proteins such as chicken, turkey, and salmon, soybeans, vegetables and fruits like bananas, strawberries, and celery, and whole grain products.
2. Drinking enough water
It is important to drink enough water; it fills the stomach, is calorie-free, and supports all bodily functions.
3. Exercise
Exercising helps release “endorphins,” the happiness hormone, which reduces stress and improves mood, potentially helping to combat overeating due to stress.
Exercise also suppresses hunger hormones. The latest recommendations suggest engaging in 150 minutes of moderate endurance sports (such as walking, swimming, and cycling) weekly, along with muscle-strengthening exercises for 15 minutes twice a week, noting that eating a banana before working out can help curb usual post-exercise hunger pangs.
4. Sufficient sleep
Lack of sleep can increase stress levels, which may stimulate the appetite. Therefore, it is important to get enough sleep, noting that most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep daily.
