Earlier this week I showed you how to put on a few pounds the healthy way. Since then, I’ve received a few emails from individuals thanking me for the post but were still concerned about their appetite and desire to eat.

“I’m just not hungry”

Force feeding yourself and enhancing your appetite can be a tough task at times so I wanted to share with you a few natural herbs, spices, supplements and activities that will boost hunger and get you eating a little more.

EAT WITH YOUR EYES, NOSE & TONGUE

COLORS.

You’ve heard it over and over that we eat with our eyes. The colors red, yellow and orange have been shown to increase appetite. Try adding these to your plate:

* red, yellow & orange sweet peppers * cherry tomatoes * orange slices

SMELL.

We’ve all walked into our mom’s kitchen and instantly got hungry just from the smell. Adding fragrant herbs to the food can also enhance your appetite. Try cooking with:

* cloves * oregano * fennel * caraway * garlic

TASTE.

The next time you prepare a dish, try throwing in some of these herbs, spices and foods to increase your taste buds and appetite

* Parsley * Oregano * Basil * Nutmeg * Mint * Garlic * Cinnamon * Cayenne * Turmeric * Cumin * Peppermint * Spearmint * Bitter melon * dark cocoa * Red wine * apples

SUPPLEMENTS

Being deficient in minerals like Iron, Zinc and Magnesium have been linked to a decreased appetite. Add a multivitamin supplement to your day that includes these and add more high zinc foods like

* Shellfish * Red Meat * Nuts * Dairy * Whole grains * Nuts * Dairy

EXERCISE

Take 15 minutes before your meals and engage in a little exercise whether it’s a brisk walk, a few pushups or even jumping jacks.

I hope that you’ll incorporate of few of the above into your routine and that you’ll start noticing an improvement in your appetite and overall health and weight!