1 CINNAMON
Next time you have cereal, oatmeal, fruit, or even coffee, sprinkle some cinnamon on it. This zesty spice, like other ones like cloves and ginger, helps lower blood sugar levels, which helps to control your appetite.
2 WASABI
This spicy little something suppresses appetite and reduces inflammation (that's bloating!). No wonder why you feel full after eating sushi!
3 VIRGIN BLOODY MARYS
Need something to make your morning a little brighter? Look no further than everyone's favorite hangover antidote. Hot sauce reduces hunger and calorie intake, and horseradish suppresses appetite and increase digestion.
4 GRAPESEED OIL
Have two teaspoons of this "good fat" two hours before lunch. It will slow down gastric functions, helping you to stay fuller longer.
5 PASTA - YEP, PASTA
These are no ordinary noodles. They're made of a soluble fiber found in the konjac root, called glucomannan. This miracle food literally "soaks up your hunger." While it reduces the amount of carbs your digestive tract absorbs, it also combats constipation, diabetes, and cravings. Use it in powders, supplements, and noodles.
6 PINE NUTS
These little packages contain big benefits - namely, the ingredient pinolenic acid, which stimulates the hormones that make your brain think, "I'm full!" Have a shot-glass full of these to combat hunger and increase protein intake.
7 AVOCADO
Nature's butter, this vegan and gluten-free fruit makes a great addition to salads, smoothies, and anything in need of a healthy garnish.
8 PHEN375
This supplement, short for Phentamine 375, is known to help suppress appetites while increasing metabolism. It is manufactured in a laboratory registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
9 HOODIA
60 Minutes correspondent Leslie Stahl and crew traveled to Africa, and after having a local bushman find some for her to eat, she reported losing the desire to eat or drink the next day. It is available in most drug stores as a dietary supplement.
10 RHODIOLA
This supplement is an adaptogenic herb, a kind of stimulant popular in energy drinks and which decreases stress without disrupting other biological functions. It can combat fatigue, poor attention span, decreased memory and low energy.
11 COFFEE
Packed with caffeine and antioxidants, this common beverage can help tide you over for hours. Make sure to drink plenty of water with it, and avoid large amounts of cream and sugar. It can also make you more productive, and boost serotonin levels!
12 UMEBOSHI PLUMS
These are simply plums that are pickled to be extra sour - a great shock to that stubborn sweet tooth. You can find them at a specialty or health food store, or Asian supermarket.
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