Peppermint… It’s Not Just a Holiday Treat Anymore

Scientists have long known peppermint is a natural appetite suppressant that can help you control your appetite by increasing your sense of fullness and creating a feeling of satisfaction after eating.  One study concluded that people who used peppermint – either eating it or smelling it – on a regular basis, actually ate about 2,800 fewer calories per week than those who didn’t. It seems smelling or eating peppermint increases brain activity in the area that controls alertness. So by avoiding a crash in attention and focus, you can actually curb the cravings triggered by the feeling you need energy to get through the rest of the day. Makes sense. Less snacking… fewer calories consumed.
Not only can peppermint help with overall weight loss, it can also be used to stimulate digestion, ease nausea and heartburn, and reduce the production of bacteria in the stomach. Studies indicate that organic peppermint works best. Grow your own or look for peppermint in different forms at your local health food store.

So, next time you get the urge for a chocolate bar, try a whiff of peppermint oil instead and see what happens. Or try this trick… when you get a craving, brush your teeth. See if the refreshing taste of peppermint in your toothpaste relieves that urge to snack. What do you have to lose… besides pounds! If nothing else, at least your teeth will be whiter!

Comments for "Peppermint… It’s Not Just a Holiday Treat Anymore"

1. Will surely give it a try!
   Tks!
   Sergio

   Posted by Sergio from Brazil on 01/04 at 09:04 AM

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