Natural Ways to Curb Appetite
Alright fam, let’s talk about curbing appetite naturally—no fluff, just real strategies that actually work. If you’re trying to eat less or cut back on unnecessary snacking, here are some natural things that can help shut down those cravings without wrecking your body:
🧠 1. Protein & Healthy Fats = Natural Appetite Killers
Why it works: They keep you full longer and stabilize blood sugar.
Examples:
Eggs, Greek yogurt, tuna, chicken
Avocado, nuts, seeds, olive oil
🥤 2. Water — and more than you think
Why it works: A lot of the time, you're not hungry—you're thirsty.
How to use it: Drink a full glass before every meal. Add lemon or cucumber if you want a little flavor.
🌿 3. Herbal Teas
Great options:
Green tea: Slight appetite suppressant + metabolism boost
Peppermint tea: Curbs cravings, especially sweet ones
Ginger tea: Helps with digestion and reduces hunger hormones
🧂 4. Fiber is your silent sidekick
Why it works: It fills your stomach and keeps digestion slow.
Where to get it:
Chia seeds (swells in your gut, seriously powerful)
Flaxseeds, oats, lentils, leafy greens
Psyllium husk (add to smoothies or oatmeal)
🌼 5. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
Why it works: Balances blood sugar and blunts appetite.
How to use it: 1 tablespoon in a glass of water before meals. Add a little honey if the taste is nasty to you.
🧘♀️ 6. Sleep + Stress = Appetite Chaos
Sleep deprivation increases ghrelin (the “feed me” hormone).
Stress boosts cortisol, which makes you crave salty, sugary stuff.
If you're not sleeping or calming down, your appetite won’t listen to logic.
🌞 7. Sunlight & Movement
Just 10–15 minutes of sun or a quick walk can reset your hunger signals—especially if your cravings are tied to boredom or emotions.
🕯️ 8. Distraction + Ritual
Replace the habit, not just the hunger.
Chew gum (mint is best)
Use essential oils like grapefruit or cinnamon (they actually reduce hunger)
Keep your hands busy (knitting, journaling, stretching, something tactile)
If your appetite is swinging hard due to hormones (which is super likely with menopause), just know that I’m going tailor this more to that—because that kind of hunger hits different.
That’s coming in a later post fam