9 scents that help lose weight effectively

Let's explore with Phunutoday the weight loss effects of kitchen scents. This is a very effective weight loss method that is extremely safe for women.

According to a group of health scientists, "Scents have a direct impact on the sensory center that sends signals of fullness in the brain, so that the body knows that the stomach is full and stops eating."

In Chicago, Dr. Hirsch conducted a study on 3,193 overweight women aged 18-64 to prove that inhaling certain scents can help people control their appetite. The study was published in the Journal of Orthopedic Neurosurgery and Medicine (USA).

A similar study was conducted at the Human Sensory Neuroscience Laboratory (Washington DC). Researchers practiced with a group of 80 people, the first group was given a scent before and after eating for 5 minutes. The second group did not smell the scent before and during eating. The results showed that those who smelled the scent before and during eating lost an average of 8.64 kg while the other group only lost 1.82 kg in 6 months.

In particular, scents that can help you lose weight can be easily found in your kitchen:

1. The scent of green apples

According to Dr. Alan Hirsch of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago, the scent of green apples will help you feel full and control your appetite very well. Hirsch recommends keeping a bottle of apple-scented oil with you so you can smell it before meals if you are planning to lose weight.

2. The scent of orange, tangerine, grapefruit

Citrus fruits are not only rich in vitamin C (which helps boost the immune system), but they also help with weight loss. A scientific study conducted on mice showed that mice who smelled grapefruit or oranges before eating ate less and lost weight significantly.

Grapefruit scent has the effect of burning fat. According to research, among essential oils, essential oils extracted from grapefruit, pepper... have the effect of stimulating the human sympathetic nervous system. These essential oils are synthesized to create a scent that, when inhaled, causes the adrenal glands to secrete stimulants to help the body burn fat.

3. Mint scent

Not only can the mint flavor mask the smell of food, it can also help curb your appetite.

4. Lavender scent

According to many studies, people who sleep 8 hours a day will lose weight better than those who sleep less because getting enough sleep helps maintain body balance and good mental state. The scent of lavender has the effect of relaxing the mind and soothing the body, helping you sleep well.

5. The scent of garlic and onions

The pungent smell of garlic and onions will make you eat smaller portions of your meals. This will reduce the amount of food you take in.

6. The scent of olive oil

The aroma of olive oil will suppress your appetite to a great extent, making you eat less than usual. According to a study at the German Food Research Center, people who smell olive oil will have higher levels of serotonin (a hormone related to satiety) in their bodies than those who do not smell it, so they can lose weight faster.

7. The scent of caffeine

Fatty acids that cause obesity can be broken down through the use of caffeine to enhance central nervous system stimulation. This is also the method used in weight loss products.

8. Lemon leaves

One of the herbs that are good for weight loss is the leaves, fruit, and roots of lemon. Steaming with lemon leaves is very effective because lemon leaves contain essential oils that strengthen the respiratory system, reduce stress, fight anxiety, reduce panic, fear, and depression, help refresh the spirit, reduce insomnia, and indigestion.

9. Lemongrass leaves

Lemongrass is known for its wonderful aroma for cooking. In addition to lemongrass, lemongrass leaves also contribute to a pot of steaming water that helps relax and lose weight effectively, because lemongrass leaves contain essential oils, the main ingredients of which are citronellol and geraniol. Therefore, when picking lemongrass leaves or cooking, the essential oils are released with a pleasant, intoxicating aroma.

How to lose weight with aromatherapy:

- Plan a diet with foods that have scents to trick your sense of smell. Constantly smelling the scent of the food you like will help you reduce your cravings for that dish. The clearest example is that housewives who cook for the whole family are the ones who usually eat very little. Scientists explain this because during the cooking process, the brain is tricked by signals from the sense of smell into thinking that they have eaten quite a lot.

- Carry food scents like orange, mint, strawberry in your bag every day. If you feel hungry, use these scents to chase away hunger.

- Choose calorie-free or low-calorie drinks with strong aromas like mint because they will help you stay alert and less hungry than just drinking plain water.

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