3 Natural Appetite Suppressants

Turns out that you don't have to cut back on certain foods if you're trying to lose weight-in fact you might want to eat more of them. New research published in the journal Physiology & Behavior suggests that eating more of certain foods can help suppress your appetite. Snack on these three healthy foods to stay full eating fewer calories-and lose weight fast!

Vegetable Soup
A hot, broth-based vegetable soup can fill you up in a hurry and take the edge off of your hunger with minimal calories. Try having a cup before your next meal or simply have a big bowl as your main course!

Avocado
Full of fiber and heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, avocados suppress appetite when eaten in moderation. In fact, the fats in these little guys send signals to your brain that tell your stomach that it's full!

Dark Chocolate
Love chocolate but have no self control with it? Try slowly savoring a piece or two of dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cocoa the next time you crave it. Just a little dark chocolate helps to lower your cravings because the bitter taste signals the body to decrease your appetite. Not to mention that the steric acid in dark chocolate helps slow digestion to help you feel fuller longer. If dark chocolate is too bitter for you, try having a piece with a cup of black coffee-it'll bring out the sweetness!

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