The nutritionist listed the ways to deal with hunger

Most people who are trying to lose weight are faced with a feeling of hunger. He told the newspaper about how to control his appetite on September 18.Ru" nutritionist Dmitry Semiryadov.

"Physiology is designed so that the body always strives to preserve energy reserves. Therefore, as soon as we start spending more calories than we get, the protective mechanism — hunger — turns on," the expert explained.

The doctor recommended starting the meal with meat, fish or legumes.

"Protein takes longer to digest, so if you eat it at the beginning, your appetite will decrease even before you reach the calorie supplements," Semiriadov explained.

The doctor also advised to monitor the amount of food. According to him, the stomach primarily reacts not to calories, but to the volume of incoming food.

"Add a "bulky" component to each meal: a bowl of vegetables or a low-calorie soup. It mechanically fills the stomach and helps not to overeat," he said.

Semiryadov suggested tricking the brain with snacks.

"Inshell nuts, chestnuts, pomegranates, corn, peeled beans or apples that need to be chewed longer than usual are great snacks," the expert added.

In addition, the nutritionist recommended eating at the same time, as the habit of eating on a schedule will reduce the risk of breakdowns.

"It is possible and necessary to keep hunger under control, because it directly affects your life expectancy and ensures the absence of a number of serious diseases," the doctor concluded.

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