How to Suppress Your Appetite with Mint
When you start to feel hungry or want a snack between meals, reach for some mint!, Drink water., Chew mint-flavored gum., Wash then chew on a mint leaf for a similar effect. , Have an after-dinner mint., Consider taking a break to brush your teeth...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: When you start to feel hungry or want a snack between meals
The scent of mint acts as an appetite suppressant. -
Step 2: reach for some mint!
It will give your body a temporary fill-up.
It's also good for you! Stick with plain water, or add some mint flavor to it for that bonus appetite suppressant. , Not only will the mint scent/taste help suppress your appetite, but simply chewing gum can help reduce cravings. ,, The calories are negligible (unless you eat them in volume) and the mint flavor can help tide you over to the next meal. , Again the mint will help, plus getting any other food flavors out of your mouth will help.
And since most people brush their teeth after eating, we associate that "just-brushed" feeling with feeling full. -
Step 3: Drink water.
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Step 4: Chew mint-flavored gum.
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Step 5: Wash then chew on a mint leaf for a similar effect.
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Step 6: Have an after-dinner mint.
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Step 7: Consider taking a break to brush your teeth with mint toothpaste.
Detailed Guide
The scent of mint acts as an appetite suppressant.
It will give your body a temporary fill-up.
It's also good for you! Stick with plain water, or add some mint flavor to it for that bonus appetite suppressant. , Not only will the mint scent/taste help suppress your appetite, but simply chewing gum can help reduce cravings. ,, The calories are negligible (unless you eat them in volume) and the mint flavor can help tide you over to the next meal. , Again the mint will help, plus getting any other food flavors out of your mouth will help.
And since most people brush their teeth after eating, we associate that "just-brushed" feeling with feeling full.
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