Which acupoint can control your appetite?

The triggers of hunger and cravings are different. The body's feeling of hunger is caused by stimulation inside the body. When the stomach is empty, it contracts. If food is not replenished, it will cause symptoms such as mild dizziness, tremors, and low blood sugar. Completely opposite to the formation of hunger, cravings are caused by external stimuli, such as the bright appearance, fragrant smell, and tempting color of delicious food.

1. Eat some zero-calorie foods

When you want to eat, drink a glass of boiled water first. Let the zero-calorie water occupy the stomach capacity, dilute stomach acid, and reduce the feeling of hunger. Or you can eat some fruits or vegetables. The calorie-free fiber can absorb water, expand in volume and take up space in the stomach, which can increase your feeling of fullness. When eating fruit, it is best to choose apples, which are rich in pectin, a water-soluble fiber that can suppress appetite. Nutrition experts believe that pectin can slow down the digestion process and make you feel fuller longer.

2. Divert your attention from wanting to eat

People are most afraid of being idle. Once they are idle, they tend to be greedy, unwilling to exercise, and become lazy. When you fill your free time with work, you won’t have time to think about what snacks to eat, and your willpower to control your diet will also be strengthened. This is to reduce the desire for food by diverting attention, keeping yourself busy, exercising the body or brain, and replenishing energy. You don't have to worry about whether you will gain weight.

3. Perform acupressure to suppress appetite

Method 1: Press your index finger on the Ren Zhong point 30 times quickly within 10 seconds. This method can immediately relieve the feeling of hunger in the stomach. But if you don't want to attract attention, it's best not to do it in public.

Method 2: When you want to eat a snack, press the inside of your wrist with the front end of your index finger and middle finger, and then slowly press along the area below the thumb to the little finger.

Method 3: When you can't help but want to have a big meal, you might as well press the center point between the chest ribs and belly button with the tips of your index and middle fingers, and do it 30 times in 10 seconds. This method can make the stomach feel full and effectively reduce hunger.

Method 4: When you feel nervous or stressed, your appetite may increase. At this time, press your palms against each other, from the bottom of the index finger to the elbow joint, which can eliminate tension and relieve stress.

4. Regular exercise

Many people feel that exercise makes them hungrier. In fact, after exercise, the body releases a chemical that can suppress hunger. In the long run, exercise can help stabilize your appetite. People who exercise regularly are better able to control their appetite. Studies have further shown that people who exercise regularly eat more high-carb, low-calorie healthy foods.

5. Add a small amount of sugar

Sugar is often seen as the enemy of dieters, but it’s actually a natural appetite suppressant. This is because sugar is quickly absorbed into the blood, making you feel full immediately. In addition, sugar is also believed to stimulate the release of endorphins in the brain, making people feel high, so there is no need to eat to put yourself in a more excited state.

6. Pay attention to your own sensitive smells

When you want to eat something, brush your teeth with mint-flavored toothpaste. The strong smell of mint is very effective in suppressing appetite. In addition, psychologists say that smell and taste are closely related to personal satisfaction, so you need to pay more attention to which smell and taste are most effective for you.

7. Use a toothbrush to clean your tongue

Brushing your tongue with a soft-bristled toothbrush before and after each meal can reduce your appetite. Because a lot of tongue coating accumulates on the human tongue, too thick tongue coating will weaken the taste nerves and affect your sense of taste. Repeatedly brushing your tongue with a soft-bristled toothbrush can easily clean the tongue coating, thereby increasing the sensitivity of your taste and reducing your food intake.