Why YSK: many countries have issues with weight, such as mine with 74% of US adults being overweight or obese. The global weight loss industry is over $200 billion yearly, with many influencers, pills, and surgeries promising quick results with little effort. These often come with side effects, or don’t work long term.
Studies suggest filling yourself with foods low in caloric density and high in fiber, like fruits and vegetables, can help reach and maintain a healthy weight. It’s good to have these foods available in our living spaces to make the choice easy. Your taste buds will likely adapt to love them if you’re not there yet.
If I eat lower glycemic index foods, I can eat reduced calories without feeling like I’m starving or having hunger cravings. I also consume psyllium husk after a meal, which slows digestion of simple carbs and makes me feel fuller. This helps maintain an even blood sugar and avoid spikes which lead to cravings.
But I have experience with diet and fitness. Other people though aren’t so lucky. Some people feel such intense cravings who have no idea what to do and can’t maintain a proper diet for shit. I remember taking a medication that jacked up my food cravings like crazy and that reminded me how hard other people have it with dieting.