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The holidays can be tough if you’re dieting. Between all of the festive sweets and treats, savory home-cooked meals, and the abundance of wine and spirits, sticking to a diet seems impossible, right? You’re not alone!
In need of some healthy tips for not overeating during the holidays to keep you from completely derailing your diet and progress this holiday season? Experts say that there’s a supplement to stop overeating and curb all of those unhealthy holiday cravings–it’s Calocurb!
“Calocurb helps people cut calorie intake and curb overindulgence through a natural physiological process that increases the production of appetite-controlling gut hormones,” Calocurb’s CEO Sarah Kennedy tells SheFinds.
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The supplement is made from a specific variety of New Zealand hops, which are the bitter flowers that beer is brewed with. Calocurb targets a specific area of the digestive tract just below the stomach called the duodenum, activating sensory cells that release gut hormones such as Cholecystokinin (CCK), Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), and Peptide YY (PYY) that signal satiety to the brain.
Kennedy notes that clinical trials have shown that Calocurb cuts calorie intake by 18% when taken one hour before snack or meal time, which is all thanks to the active hops extract in the supplement. “It is naturally grown and harvested in the Motueka region of New Zealand, extracted in by the cleanest methodology (CO2 Supercritical extraction) and encapsulated in a patented delayed-release capsule that targets a specific region of the small intestine just beyond the stomach,” Kennedy continues.
These bitter compounds have appetite control properties and there is considerable research suggesting that bitter taste receptors in the gastrointestinal tract may play a critical role in regulating appetite through hormone signaling pathways. The supplement also contains GMO-free canola oil, which helps your body absorb the hops extract; and rosemary extract, which is used for digestion problems. It is 100% plant-based, vegetarian/vegan-friendly and gluten-free.
Tips For Not Overeating During The Holidays
We asked Kennedy if she had any other healthy tips for surviving the holidays on a diet. Here are her tips for not overeating during the holidays, pacing yourself at that big holiday dinner, and making better decisions this holiday season:
1. Plan ahead
“Arrive to holiday gatherings with a meal plan and limit grazing on indulgent spreads before the main meal. Instead, start with veggies, crudités or snacks from home that suit your eating routine,” she says.
2. Moderation is key
“Allow yourself some indulgence, but savor it,” Kennedy says. “If you have a favorite holiday dish that you simply cannot do without, slow down and take the time to enjoy the experience. Prioritize what dishes are most important to you instead of trying a little bit of everything.”
3. Skipping meals is never a good idea
“Don’t skip meals in order to overindulge, which can often lead to overeating. Our hunger grows as we reduce our calorie intake, which is the reason many diets fail. Eat regular, balanced meals throughout the day and stick to your daily routines as much as you can,” Kennedy advises.
4. Use a smaller plate
“Another way to prevent overeating at mealtime is using a smaller plate and giving yourself a break in between helpings to make sure you’re still hungry before going back for seconds,” Kennedy explains. “It can take 20-40 minutes for the brain to signal a feeling of fullness after eating.”
5. No snacking or tasting in between meals
“If you’re hosting a gathering, try to avoid excessive tasting while cooking by having healthy snacks on hand,” she warns.
