Can reducing the size of your bites help you consume fewer calories? Find out what a new study shows about bite size and calorie consumption, and discover more ways to trick yourself into eating less.
Have you ever wondered what controls your desire to eat? Leptin is a hormone that controls appetite and metabolic rate. Find out how this hormone affects your weight – and your appetite.
Appetite versus hunger – what’s the difference? Distinguishing between the two is more important than you think. Many people confuse appetite with hunger, which causes them to snack too frequently, make the wrong food choices and take in too many calories. Find out how to distinguish true hunger cues from emotional eating triggers.
Leptin resistance is a common problem among people who are overweight and obese, and it makes it considerably more challenging to lose weight and maintain it. There are natural ways to reduce inflammation, which should have an impact on leptin resistance. Eliminate processed foods and high-glycemic carbs, and add more fruits, vegetables and fatty fish to your diet.
Worried about winter weight gain? Your fears may be well-founded. Research shows that appetite hormones that prevent overeating may not work as well during the winter months.
Have you ever wondered what it is that motivates you to eat? Here are five appetite hormones that play a major role in how much you eat or don’t eat it.
When hunger strikes, you don’t necessarily have to satiate it with food. Use one of these food free appetite strategies to help the craving pass.
Consider adding more of these appetite suppressing foods to your diet if you’re constantly hungry. These foods have other health benefits as well, and it sure beats eating a candy bar or doughnut.
