Do you have less appetite yet you feel like munching all the time? truth is appetite can decrease or can be lost because of multiple reasons and if not attended to could have a bunch of several negative repercussions on your immune system or your body at large. Proper nutrition is key to a daily healthy life.
Alissa Fleck of Healthy Eating lists down below, some of they ways you can boost their appetite.
Avoid Fluids Before Meals
Drinking fluids, such as cold water, before a meal is a tactic used by dieters for weight loss, because it makes them feel more full and less likely to consume as much food as they would have otherwise. Try not to drink any fluids within 30 minutes before a meal. However, there are some exceptions — a glass of wine or juice before a meal may actually help boost your appetite. Drink juice, smoothies or milkshakes between meals to get nutrients even when you’re not hungry.
Exercise
Exercise is a surefire way to stimulate appetite by burning the body’s supply of calories and prompting a person to eat, according to a study published in 2009 in the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.” A study published in the “British Journal of Nutrition” in 2008 also found incremental increases in exercise caused research subjects to compensate for increased calories burned. If your appetite is low, consider not only exercising, but also increasing your regular workout routine in increments to spur your appetite.
Snacking
Perhaps counterintuitively, according to CancerCare.org, snacking may actually increase appetite. Consider eating several small meals spread throughout the day rather than a few larger meals. Have snacks between meals as well, and keep snacks readily available as you are more likely to eat something in such case. Stick to a regular, daily pattern of snacking and eating meals, and eat foods high in protein. If your appetite is especially low, try to eat something you particularly enjoy. Try adjusting the temperature of foods to make them more palatable, but be wary of food safety and possible contamination of foods not prepared or stored at safe temperatures. Avoid high-fat foods, as these can make you feel full quickly.
Atmosphere
Atmosphere can play a role in appetite, according to the Georgetown Hospital System. Try eating in comfortable surroundings with friends and family, which may prompt you to focus less on the food and therefore allow you to eat more naturally. Others’ eating habits may also influence your own. Stay away from the area where food is being prepared and allow food to be prepared by others to your liking. Avoid environments with strong odors, such as cigarette smoke, as this can affect the taste and odor of food and reduce your appetite. Get adventurous with your food and atmosphere — trying something new may help give your appetite a needed jolt.
