13 Smoothie ingredients you can use to Suppress the Appetite

 

1. Chia Seeds and Flax Seeds

These seeds provide both essential fatty acids and fiber that suppresses the appetite. These seeds digest slowly by absorbing water, which is a great benefit to keeping you satisfied for longer periods of time. They are a requirement for any recipe I use to keep my appetite in check.

These seeds are all in the superfood mixes from My Nutrition Advisor:

Ancient Berry

Ancient Chocolate

Ancient Delight

Ancient Greens

 

 

 

 

2. Cinnamon

It slows the rate at which food leaves the stomach.  This helps keep you satisfied for longer periods of time.

Cinnamon is in the My Nutrition Advisor superfood mix called Ancient Delight.

 

 

 

 

3. Coconut oil

It contains medium chain fatty acids that can satisfy the appetite.

 

 

 

 

4. Coffee Beans

They contain caffeine, which is one of the most potent appetite suppressants.   1 TBSP of whole coffee beans contains the same amount of caffeine as 2 brewed cups of coffee.

 

 

 

 

5. Cayenne pepper

It is a natural appetite suppressant that provides a spicy kick to your smoothie.  For a 24 ounce smoothie, most people use 1/8 to 1/4 tsp.

 

 

6. Peppermint oil or extract

The aroma of peppermint suppresses the appetite.

 

 

7. Pumpkin Seeds

They provide essential fatty acids that digest slowly and keep you satisfied for longer periods of time.

 

 

8. Dates

They contain fiber that suppresses the appetite and slows digestion.  They also act as a natural sweetener.

 

 

9. Raisins

They contain fiber that suppresses the appetite and slows digestion.  They also act as a natural sweetener.

 

 

10. Nuts

They contain essential fatty acids and fiber that suppresses the appetite.  They also are one of the slowest digesting foods, which means you stay satisfied longer.

 

-Almonds

-Hazelnuts

-Pecans

-Pistachios

-Walnuts

 

 

 

 11. Peanut Butter

It digests slowly, which means it keeps you satisfied longer.

 

 

12. Dark Chocolate Chips

Chocolate satisfies the hunger centers of the brain.  Make sure you don’t use milk chocolate because it does the opposite and can throw you into a sugar binge.

 

 

13. Vegetables

Vegetables tend to digest slowly, which can keep you satisfied longer.

– Dark leafy greens

– Cabbage

– Carrots

– Squash