Posted by Racer on October 21, 2004, at 19:38:43
In reply to Re: healthy way to stop hunger...pills? » fires, posted by saw on October 11, 2004, at 2:11:41
If you're eating fruits to suppress your appetite, and it's not working, try adding a bit of fat and protein. I used to eat apple slices with peanut butter, which works well, or celery stalks with peanut butter. The protein is digested more slowly than the carbohydrates in the fruit, and that helps it fill you up longer. The fat does pretty much the same thing, but the "mouth feel" the fat adds to what you're eating also helps satisfy you longer.
As for the baking soda, do be careful with that, and do check with your doctor first. While it's a pretty benign substance on its own, taking it regularly can become a problem.
Another thought, along the same lines, is Metamucil before each meal. I was taking a tablespoon in about 12 ounces of water about half an hour before each meal, and it did seem to help. (That was on the doctor's recommendation, when Remeron caused such intense constipation that I didn't "go" for over two weeks. As an added benefit, it also helped fill me up.) Metamucil, which is psyllium husk, has also been shown to reduce serum cholesterol, so it's a win/win/lose proposition. The lose part, in case you're not familiar with it, is that it can cause gas when you first start.
Hope that helps.
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