Control Your Appetite with This Scent
September 18th 2009 22:40
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In a study, inhaling the scent of peppermint every couple of hours helped people eat less overall -- and eat better.
The Nose Knows
By the end of the 2-week study, the people who had sniffed peppermint every couple of hours during the day had also consumed fewer calories and eaten less fat, less saturated fat, and less sugar than the nonsniffers did. Bonus: Peppermint also reduces feelings of hunger
The Weight Is Over
A healthy weight and trim waist keep blood pressure down and lower your risk of lots of things you don't want -- like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain types of cancer. And although there are plenty of tips and tricks for helping you eat less, a calorie-controlled diet and regular exercise remain the mainstays of weight control. But when you need a shrink-my-waist boost, try some of these ideas on for size as well:
Follow your nose, it always knows. And here's a way to get your subconscious in on it, too. Pick up a couple of packs of diffusing reeds and some bottles of peppermint essential oil. Place the reeds in the oil and set a bottle in your home, your kitchen, and your office. Your nose will be happy, and you'll eat less without thinking about it.
From: RealAge available free online
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