If you are like millions of others, you may feel like you are constantly hungry no matter what or how much you consume.  There has been a recent buzz about the different ways to decrease your food cravings.  If you’re ravenous long before you’re due for a meal, there are certain foods you can eat to help keep you satisfied.  Read on to find more natural ways to keep your hunger at bay.   

An apple a day will do the trick with its high fiber content.  It entails more chewing time, thus giving your body the extra time to register the fact that you’re no longer hungry.  As a bonus, it also acts as a natural anti-inflammatory.  The more fiber you eat, the slower the rise in your blood sugar which keeps hunger hormones in tact.  In addition, flaxseed is the best known plant source of omega-3 fats with a bonus of 8 grams of fiber.  You can throw it in smoothies, salads, or oatmeal (which is one of the healthiest carbohydrates).  Just one bowl of oatmeal a day can lower cholesterol by 8-23%.

Ever wonder why you can pick your choice of a soup or salad at any given restaurant?  Most likely, it is to keep you from devouring a whole loaf of bread.  Or, perhaps, the staff would like to just make their lives easier to avoid cranky guests.  By eating a bowl of salad, it helps to slow the entrance of glucose (sugar) into the bloodstream, making you less likely to feel hungry.  By choosing a broth or vegetable based soup, you can avoid the high calories associated with their creamy counterparts. 

We cannot forget about the many drinks and supplements readily available to us today. 

Green drinks containing wheat grass or any green vegetable have become increasing popular.  Just walk into any grocery store and you will find a wide array of choices, from prepackaged to freshly squeezed “juices” in some organic stores.  Another way to lose weight and build muscles while controlling cravings is by adding whey protein to your smoothie.  It also helps support the immune system and lowers blood pressure.  With so many choices, you are sure to find one or more ways that work for you!