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     To be a successful weight-loss diet, a person does not have to exercise and eat healthy food, but also must be able to control their appetite. Some of the food choices you can make healthy alternatives to curb excessive appetite.

     Some foods that are rich in fiber, protein and fat is considered capable of causing effects full longer, because it takes longer to pass through the digestive system.

Here are 9 foods that can help suppress appetite, as reported by FoxNews, Tuesday (01/22/2013), among others:

1. Almonds

Almonds are the largest source of healthy fats is best used as a snack between meals is great, as long as the amount is not excessive. Snacking on almonds about half an hour before meals can reduce the effects of hunger and curb excessive appetite.

If you reach the point of being very hungry, you'll be tempted to eat more than the body needs and this can promote weight gain.

2. Meat

Meat contains protein and high fat content, so it is more slowly digested than most other foods. Someone also takes longer to chew the meat, it can contribute to the brain to feel full.

Numerous studies have shown that there is no difference between beef, chicken and fish in full, but the fish and skinless chicken meat is more nutritious and better for overall health.

3. Oatmeal

Oatmeal has a dense structure and texture of the food is solid, it can give full effect in the stomach. Breakfast with oatmeal will make you feel full until lunch time and were able to curb excessive appetite.

In addition, the specific content of oatmeal can help lower cholesterol by increasing bile production to combat bad cholesterol and remove it from the body.

4. Cottage cheese

During this cottage cheese has become a healthy snack choice for bodybuilders, because of the lower fat than other cheeses. Additionally, cottage cheese is also a good source of protein, especially casein, which can suppress appetite.

5. Soup

Soup as an appetizer or snack to help control the size of your portions. A study from Pennsylvania State University found that when people eat a bowl of chicken soup before eating rice at lunch, meals can reduce calories by about 100 calories.

If you are trying to lose weight, choose soups that contain more vegetables and meat. Act of chewing the contents of the soup can help trick the body to feel full longer.

6. Nuts

Nuts that includes peas or lentils are an excellent source of vegetable to control appetite. Wore a high content of fiber and complex carbohydrates take longer to digest.

Research has shown that nuts can help lower your appetite because it contains certain compounds called trypsin inhibitors and lectins. The compound works by promoting the release of a hormone called cholecystokinin (CCK), which slows the emptying of the stomach and helps you feel full.

7. Water

Although the water fairly quickly through the digestive system, but it can help reduce appetite. Often a person misrepresents himself dehydration with hunger and make it take the food back.

By keeping the body hydrated throughout the day can help you stay alert, so as to prevent you from grabbing unhealthy food to the stomach. Drink a glass of water before a meal can help fill the stomach while, making it easier to control your portions.

8. Pure Yogurt

Pure yogurt that contains no added flavorings, contain more protein and other nutrients that can suppress appetite. The texture of the thick yogurt cream also helps trick the brain into feeling fuller.

9. Avocado

Avocado has a thick creamy texture and contains monounsaturated fat sound, so the body takes longer to digest. It can help suppress appetite. Avocados are also a good source of soluble fiber because it can form a thick gel during its passage through the colon and slows digestion.

     Busy lifestyles haste makes people do not have much time at the dinner table. Once the Food runs out, immediately resume activity. And if you want a relaxing first 20 minutes, one of the benefits is not easy to get fat.

     The longer the casual conversation after dinner, the smaller the risk for obesity problems. Research shows people relaxing and chatting 20 minutes after eating much less fat than just a casual 17 minutes.

     This effect is observed especially when eating together with the family. It is believed, one contributing factor is the creation of good communication and regular meals. Generally, indiscriminate eating triggers fat easier than eating regularly.

     "Children from families who have a habit of eating together for 20 minutes or more, 4 times a day lower body weight than those eating signitikan with just 15-17 minutes," said Dr. Barbara Fiese of the University of Illinois, reports the Daily mail, Monday (01/22/2013).

     Research conducted by Dr. Fiese also revealed that families who eat together considered as an important part in together less often have children who are obese. In addition, the more familiar among family members are also obese, the risk is smaller.

     Dr. Fiese says, encourages families to eat together events scheduled in the relaxed atmosphere is the most straightforward approach to prevent obesity. Besides convenient, events like this are usually also simultaneously strengthen the bond of kinship.

     The only constraint is the availability of time, given today's busy people in general are so dense. Getting out of bed immediately went to work, spent the day working and then when I go home exhausted and then fell asleep.