Six practical steps:

• 1
  A balanced, quality diet. If it doesn’t look like real food, it aint! Be sure to stick to a healthy mix of whole foods like:
  • Protein: lean meats, seafood, nuts and beans
  • Healthy fats: avocado, eggs or low-fat milk and cheese
  • Whole carbs: vegetables, fruits and unprocessed grains. Steer clear of any refined carbs (think white bread, pizza dough & pasta) as these lack nutrients, burn fast and will leave you hungrier, sooner.
  • Snacks: stick to the good stuff like nuts, fruits and chopped up veges!
• 2
  Slow down, eat mindfully. Mindful eating is all about focussing on the quality, not the quantity of your food. It’s a bunch of small practices that make a big difference to slow binge eating and manage hunger. Three simple mindful eating techniques are:
  • Be a food critic, notice flavour, texture and smell.
  • Take two deep breaths in between bites
  • Put down the fork between mouthfuls
• 3
  Naturally support a healthy appetite Natural supplements like calocurb can offer appetite support when you need it most. This 100% plant-based supplement uses New Zealand sourced hops flower to help you manage hunger, control cravings and stay focused when dieting.
• 4
  Hydrate Hunger signals can actually be dehydration in disguise, so stick to the recommended one gallon of water per day. New research even shows that two glasses of water immediately before a meal can reduce appetite by around 20%!
• 5
  Sleep on it Quality sleep has a big impact on appetite. Anything less than seven hours a night can increase hunger and decrease the production of fullness hormones. Several studies have also demonstrated a strong link between short sleep (less than six hours) and higher risks of obesity.
• 6
  Stress less Stress releases cortisol, a hormone that impacts food cravings and appetite. Build stress management routines into your day like regular exercise, meditations or a walk to clear your head.