Are there natural edible ingredients that help suppress our hunger? You bet! Here are the top natural appetite suppressants:
- Fenugreek (“Methi” in Gujarati) is an herb which can be used fresh or in dried seed form. The seeds contain a high soluble fiber content called galactomannan which helps with blood sugar regulation and appetite control.
- Psyllium Husk (“Esabgol”) is insoluble fiber which when consumed absorbs water and becomes gel-like before passing through the colon. On its way out it provides nourishment to our microbiome – which is key for our immune system. Although we don’t use fiber for direct nourishment, it helps with satiety, weight loss, hyper cholesterolemia, and promoting a healthy gut.
- Yerba mate is a South American plant known to boost energy, and decrease appetite. Sources of it can be found in coffee and tea drinks which are designed for detox.
- Griffonia Simplicifolia is a plant source of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). This compound converts to serotonin in the brain (“feel good hormone”). The increased serotonin levels have been shown to suppress appetite.
Caralluma Fimbriata (“Chonga”) is an edible bitter cactus from Asia that increases the circulation of serotonin in the brain, which also suppresses appetite
