Discover 6 foods with appetite suppressant properties
KONJAC
A plant from Japan, Konjac is an effective natural appetite suppressant thanks to the glucomannan it contains. It forms a non-assimilable vegetable gel that fills the stomach and causes satiety.
Another advantage: its viscosity allows it to be eaten in a more relaxed way.
Another advantage: its viscosity reduces the absorption of fats and sugars by trapping them in the intestine. Rich in fibre, it encourages their elimination by stimulating transit. All this for 0 CALORIE ! Slimming tip: You can add it to your sauces, your soups or "grate" it on your food if you buy it in blocks.
AGAR-AGAR
This Japanese seaweed is a great slimming ally.
- Agar-agar swells in the stomach and forms a gel that traps fats and sugars.
- Non-digestible, it is eliminated with its "provisions", the body does not store it.
- Rich in fibre, it facilitates intestinal transit.
Result: it cuts hunger while reducing the calories consumed!
Slimming tip: 15 minutes before eating, drink a cup of tea, coffee or soup with a level teaspoon (1g) of agar agar. It has no flavour or smell and can be easily added to your dishes.
WRACK
Bladderwrack is a seaweed whose fibres, polysaccharides, swell on contact with water, filling the stomach and reducing the appetite. They also trap nutrients in the intestine, limiting their passage into the bloodstream and the assimilation of calories.
Finally, iodine increases energy expenditure by acting on the thyroid gland, which promotes fat elimination and weight loss. Caution: Do not take for more than 3 weeks without medical advice (risk of hormonal imbalance).
APPLE
The apple is the essential snack! The apple, which contains only about fifty calories, has the advantage of being full of very special fibres, the pectins. They have the property of stabilising the blood sugar level, which calms the appetite.
But that's not all. They also form a viscous gel in the stomach that
traps the fat consumed during digestion. Diet tip: Eat it with the skin
on (after washing it). It is rich in fibre!
100 grams of unpeeled apple
provide 3. 7g of fibre compared to only 2. 1g if the fruit is peeled.
PINE NUT OIL
The consumption of pine nut oil stimulates the action of hormones responsible for conveying satiety information to the brain. The oil thus partly suppresses the appetite! Half an hour after ingesting pine nut oil, the appetite would have decreased by a third!
NATURAL DAIRY PRODUCTS
"Basic" dairy products (plain yoghurt or cottage cheese), preferably with 0% fat, act as a natural appetite suppressant. Milk proteins play an important role in regulating appetite. In fact, calcium intakes via milk and dairy products would allow for better appetite control.
They contribute to accelerating the impression of satiety and delaying
the onset of hunger. The digestion of milk proteins, caseins in
particular, is relatively slow. They are perfect for calming down while
providing few calories.
