Broccoli and cauliflower, two of the acceptable vegetables on the Atkins program, also have appetite-suppressing effects. These vegetables are very bulky and they help make your stomach feel full.
When your stomach feels full, it will actually create a chemical response in your body. Your body will reduce its appetite because it believes that your stomach is full of high calorie foods. This will happen regardless of what is in your stomach.
You can achieve the same results with water and psyllium husk fiber, or other forms of easy to take fiber. Both broccoli and cauliflower provide bulk in your diet and are essential vegetables on the Atkins plan. Just be careful of bloating. You may find yourself more gassy the first few days on the Atkins diet due to the fiber and high protein. It does not mean you are gaining weight.
The Atkins diet focuses on eating small protein balanced meals a few times per day. This will help keep your blood sugar stabilized and avoid carbohydrate cravings.
Continues in Atkins and Appetite Suppression Part 4
