You Don’t Need Ozempic to Crush Appetite – Eat These Foods Instead

About this Video

• Video Title: You Don’t Need Ozempic to Crush Appetite – Eat These Foods Instead
• Channel: Thomas DeLauer
• Speakers: Thomas DeLauer
• Duration: 00:15:11

Introduction

This video explores natural alternatives to Ozempic for appetite suppression. Thomas DeLauer explains the role of leptin and leptin resistance, detailing four pathways contributing to it. He then presents several foods—soluble fiber, meat/protein, avocados, blueberries, green tea, flaxseed, and turmeric—that may help improve leptin sensitivity and reduce appetite.

Key Takeaways

1. Leptin and Leptin Resistance: Leptin, a hormone secreted by fat cells, signals the brain to suppress appetite. Leptin resistance occurs when the brain becomes desensitized to this signal, leading to increased appetite and difficulty losing weight.

2. Four Pathways to Leptin Resistance: High stress levels, chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and an imbalanced gut microbiome all contribute to leptin resistance.

3. Foods to Improve Leptin Sensitivity: The video highlights several foods to combat these pathways:

   • Soluble fiber: Improves gut microbiome and may have a direct effect on leptin levels.
   • Meat/Protein: Increases satiety, reduces overall calorie intake, and promotes fat loss.
   • Avocados: Rich in magnesium and monounsaturated fats, which help reduce stress hormones.
   • Blueberries: Potent anti-inflammatory properties, potentially mitigating metabolic dysfunction.
   • Green Tea: Reduces stress hormones, potentially improving leptin sensitivity.
   • Flaxseed: May improve satiety, reduce neuropeptide Y, and increase GLP-1, leading to appetite suppression. Also has potential estrogen-blocking effects.
   • Turmeric: Early research suggests it may directly reduce leptin levels.