Fill up For Fast Weight Loss
Posted by Virginia H. | Posted in Articles, Eating habits and diet | Posted on 23-04-2010-05-2008
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When you’re dieting, a growling tummy is like a wedding toast: The longer it lasts, the more dangerous it gets. But your hormones, not your gut, are really to blame for most binges. Ghrelin, which makes you hungry, and leptin, your primary appetite suppressor, are eternally battling it out. Preventing these hormones from going haywire is the key to reining in calories without always feeling ravenous. So dig in we’re giving you 50 ways to fill up and conquer the growling beast that is your stomach.
1. Pack a packet Instant oatmeal beats out All Bran and Muesli for fullness factor. We love Quaker’s Weight Control Maple and Brown Sugar it tastes heavenly and has more fiber, protein, and whole grains than the regular variety.
2. Find berry treasure Raspberries are one of the most fiber-filled fruits, packing 8 grams into a cupful a whopping 32 percent of your RDA. Add some to your cereal or yogurt.
3. Can the juice Whole fruit has a higher fiber content and makes you feel fuller than fruit juices, even those with pulp.
4. Make a dinner date A study found that women eat less than usual on dates (men tend to eat a lot more).
5. But don’t eat by candlelight Dim light can trigger binge eating. Read the rest of this entry »









