Weight Loss Tip #146– Slowly chew a handful of almonds or pine nuts to beat hunger pangs

That packet of chips or cookies may taste good when you have a hunger pang, but you know that a few moments on the lips will be forever on the hips And on top of it, the more refined foods and sugar you eat the more you crave, and it can take weeks to months to get rid of an addiction once you start. The result? You put on a few extra kilos. However, you can take control of your taste bud with this easy tip, recommended by nutritionist Priya Kathpal to beat cravings.

Before you reach for that chocolate cookie or pastry, eat a handful of almonds or some pine nuts and chew them slowly. Nuts are high in fibre that kills your hunger, but almonds and pine nuts seem to do the trick the best. Also, consuming a handful of nuts every few hours or whenever hunger pangs strike will give your body a constant supply of fibre and keep you from feeling hungry too often. The fibre will help you resist the urge to binge and keep you from raiding your refrigerator after your meals. Packed with a hearty crunch, of almonds are and pine nuts are excellent sources of monounsaturated fats. According to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity Related Metabolic Disorders (1) adding nuts into one’s low-calorie diet can be extremely beneficial in weight loss. Not only do nuts help in improving digestion and reducing cravings, but it also beats symptoms of metabolic syndrome — a major factor in obesity.  Did you know chewing sugarless gum can also help beat cravings?

Just remember to chew them slowly instead of rushing through it. Not only will improve your digestion and keep you feel fuller for longer and leave you feeling satisfied. So, slow down on your bites and savour! Also, remember not to rush your kids to chew their food.

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Reference

[1] Wien MA, Sabaté JM, Iklé DN, Cole SE, Kandeel FR. Almonds vs complex carbohydrates in a weight reduction program. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2003 Nov;27(11):1365-72. Erratum in: Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2004 Mar;28(3):459. PubMed PMID: 1457434.

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