Is it easy to get hungry in cold weather? 5 scientific methods to help you control your mouth and double your weight loss efficiency

When winter arrives, appetite is like a floodwater that has opened its gates. Even though I have just finished eating hotpot, I turn around and extend my claws to milk tea. The down jacket does not cover excess fat, but rather the increasingly rounded truth. Don't blame yourself for weak willpower, your body instinctively thirsts in low temperature environments Looking for calories, but using the right methods can make the appetite obediently obedient.

1. Protein is the backbone of hunger resistance

1. Prolong satiety

High protein foods such as eggs and chicken breast require 4-6 hours of digestion, which is much longer than the 2-hour digestion of carbohydrates. The gastric emptying rate slows down, and the hunger signal received by the brain is naturally delayed.

2. Reduce binge eating impulse

Protein can stabilize the blood glucose curve and avoid the "false hunger" caused by severe insulin fluctuations. People who eat enough 20 grams of protein for breakfast are 30% less likely to snack on afternoon tea.

2. Change tableware to a cool color

1. Blue Plate Magic

Experiment shows that eating with blue tableware reduces the average person's food intake by 22%. Cold tones can suppress appetite, while red and yellow tableware makes people unconsciously serve more food.

2. The illusion of small tableware

Changing the rice bowl from 6 inches to 4.5 inches, even if it is full, only 70% of the original amount will be served. The psychological suggestion of a complete visual representation is much colder than forcibly restraining oneself.

3. Add some "tricks" to drink water

1. Drinking 300 ml warm water before meals

enough water can temporarily expand the stomach space and reduce the risk of overeating. Adding two slices of ginger or lemon can provide a warm sensation and increase the body's metabolic rate.

2. Distinguish between true and false hunger

When suddenly craving a dessert, drink half a glass of water first and wait for 15 minutes. Dehydration is often mistaken for hunger, but this method can avoid 50% of ineffective eating.

4. Sleep is a natural appetite regulator

1. If you don't sleep enough, you will crave high calories

If you sleep less than 5 hours for three consecutive days, the body's production of ghrelin will increase by 15%. The brain's thirst for fried foods The level of familiarity is comparable to the feeling of seeing a bed after staying up late.

2. Golden Sleep Period

During deep sleep from 10pm to 2am, the secretion of leptin reaches its peak. This hormone can directly tell the brain that 'energy is full'.

5. Cleverly satisfying oral desires

1. Sugar free chewing gum emergency

Chewing actions can deceive the brain into releasing satiety signals, and mint flavor can also reduce thirst for sweet foods Hope. Pay attention to choosing xylitol formula to protect teeth.

2. Frozen fruits instead of ice cream

Freeze banana slices and mash them into a paste that tastes similar to ice cream but only has 1/5 of the calories. After freezing the grapes, they slowly dissolve in the mouth and can be eaten for three minutes each.

Keeping your mouth shut is not about gritting your teeth and holding on hard. Only by understanding the signals emitted by your body can you make a big difference. Starting from tomorrow's fried eggs for breakfast, use these tips to peacefully coexist with winter cravings. When appetite is no longer the enemy, losing weight is half the battle.

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