Ahh.... The Good Life!

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I'm still working on losing weight. It's rough going for anyone, but when you have the added benefit of chronic pain, it's just that much harder. I have not been good about logging my foods, like I'm supposed to do on Weight Watchers. I have been trying to eat better foods, but I know I haven't been perfect.

I always like to learn about foods that are natural appetite suppressants, because natural is best, and we all need help to beat those hunger pains. I've found five good things you can eat that will help you with that problem.

1. Apples are a great food to eat when dieting, or even when you're not! LOL They are high in fiber, and some suggest that they are actually negative calories. Don't quote me on that, but they are very low in calories, and really good for you! That's why they say, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."
2. Believe it or not, salmon has appetite suppressing qualities. Not to mention all those omegas and healthy fats! It's actually the fats in salmon that keep hunger at bay.
3. Spicy foods, such as hot peppers, wasabi, hot sauce, etc. are known to control the appetite. So, eat your chili and sushi with wasabi!
4. Oddly enough, eating a hot bowl of healthy soup can curb your appetite. It's something to do with the heat. So, you might consider having a light minestrone or something like that as your first course at dinner time.
5. Of course, lastly, I have to tell you about water. I think everyone knows the benefits of drinking water. One thing that surprised me, though, was that sometimes when a person feels hungry, they might actually be thirsty. So, make sure you get at least your 8 glasses a day! I know, that sounds like a lot, but a glass of water is actually 8 oz, so most of us could easily drink 2 servings at a time.