The 15 magic tricks of the satiating diet to lose weight

Hide fattening foods

Hide foods that make you fat

In this diet the maxim of "eyes that do not see …" is fulfilled. If your eyes see a whim, your brain wants it and you eat it. For what it hides, or better yet, do not buy, anything that you know does not suit you.

So far away…

Yes, we are talking about sweets, chips, palm trees, croissants … And if you have them, put them out of reach. And healthy snacks, such as raw vegetables, fruit, nuts, well by hand.

Smart PIcote

When your nerves ask you to devour a bag of potato chips, you can choose to peck fruit or vegetable chips (homemade), or opt for crudités (carrot, pepper, cucumber) cut into sticks, which will satisfy the need for " sin ”with very few calories. Another interesting option is pickles, pickles, which are satiating due to their strong flavor and are light.

Make friends with hummus

Another good idea for a healthy snack is hummus. In addition, you can also take it first or as a light dinner. This simple plate solves several problems in one fell swoop. Discover our recipe for super light chickpea hummus.

The green apple remover

When you feel starving, take an unripe fruit rich in vitamin C, "the vitamin of good humor." Being green forces you to chew more, which allows the feeling of fullness to reach the brain sooner. Along with kiwi and pineapple, the green apple stands out, which provides only 52 kcal / 100 g and is very rich in nutrients.

And 4 more reasons to eat apples …

In addition to being satiating, the apple (if you take one a day), takes care of your heart because it helps to reduce the absorption of the fat that food provides, thus keeping cholesterol at bay. In addition, several studies show that the apple has anticancer properties; it is perfect for removing fluids and toxins from your body and helps balance blood sugar. Do you need more reasons to have an apple a day?

Drink water and infusions when you feel hungry

When you feel hungry, do a test: drink a glass of water. Sometimes we confuse the feelings of hunger and thirst. In addition, having a glass of water before eating - or one of defatted broth without salt - helps us fill our stomachs and eat less without leaving us hungry. Burdock and amaranth infusions will also help you.

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How is the perfect dinner

The difference between a busy night and a good night's sleep, as well as between a day without energy and a busy day, may lie in the choice you make for dinner. Avoid excesses and include foods such as vegetable creams, fish (better than meat), cooked fruit or yogurt. We tell you more about how your perfect dinner should be.

And what should you avoid

At night the metabolism slows down and sugars turn into fat as there is no physical activity to burn them. So avoid eating rice, pasta or bread if they are not accompanied by fiber or other low glycemic index hydrates. If after dinner your body asks for something sweet, opt for an ounce of dark chocolate or two cookies.

Fall in love with food

Sit down to eat, enjoy every bite, chew, savor. Try not to eat standing up, in front of the fridge or watching TV. Eating is fantastic, enjoy it to the fullest. And remember that your brain needs at least 20 minutes to receive the satiety signal from your body. So, to avoid eating more than necessary, give yourself time.

Eating hot fills you up

Try to eat warm or at least warm. Hot foods send more satiety signals to the brain than cold foods, so try starting with a cup of homemade defatted broth, which will calm your initial appetite and prevent you from overeating later.

Releases endorphins and avoids anxiety

Releases endorphins and prevents anxiety

Laughing, taking a relaxing bath, or playing sports will make you less anxious about food. Put on an episode of your favorite series and laugh at your pleasure; take a warm bath with lavender essences, hot water has a relaxing effect; and exercise. You will release endorphins, also called happiness molecules, and you will release all tension. Being positive loses weight, discover the satiating power of serotonin.

Solutions against the "balloon effect"

To counteract the abdominal bloating that can occur when following a satiating diet (it is very rich in fiber), you can incorporate solutions that prevent the "balloon effect", such as probiotics (yogurt or kefir) and antigas, such as spices or carminative infusions . Our nutritionist gives you some tips to avoid annoying gas.

Be smarter than hunger

Take note of our 14 tips to avoid overeating and cope with hunger … without suffering!

The continuous feeling of hunger and anxiety to eat - the two great enemies when we want to lose weight - are related to the way we eat and our habits. For this reason, to complete the infallible satiating diet of Dr. Beltrán, in this gallery we propose 15 tricks that radically keep hunger and anxiety at bay.

Taking advantage of your diet to change other aspects of your life will enrich you

And is that our brain does not like changes, therefore, when we go on a diet, we often fall into the same mistakes over and over again. To avoid this, it is best to vary the routine and habits and re-educate some customs with the tactics of our proposals.

From planning purchases to eating foods rich in vitamin C ("the vitamin of good humor"), through simple strategies to feel satisfied, generate endorphins (the hormones of happiness), and be super relaxed.

Some tricks that, in addition, are the perfect complement to the satisfying menus designed by the doctor and the 20 essential foods for the satisfying diet to be a total success. To find out which diet is best for you, take the test to discover the ideal diet to lose weight.