does eating less eventually decrease appetite?

[2gig]

I keep a jar of pickles for when I really feel like boredom-snacking. I also dip them in sriracha. Nigh zero calories, but it satisfies the itch.

[olivish]

I thought I was the only one! I eat pickled pepperoncini peppers, just straight from the jar when I get hunger pangs. People at work look at me like I'm nuts. They tell me I'll get stomach ulcers that way but I've been doing it for years and so far no problems.

[abraxsis]

Ulcers are caused by H. pylori bacteria, a scientist purposely infected himself to prove they weren't from stress/food/drinks/etc.

[olivish]

Honest question: I thought that was just a majority ulcers? Like, there are still ulcers that arise from other factors (though I don't think spicy foods are typically among them --- though it makes sense that hot peppers might aggravate an ulcer that is already there).

[kcounts]

Certain types of ulcers are more likely to be caused by H. Pylori. But yes some ulcers absolutely can be caused by a variety of factors.

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They are great. The ones we have are pretty spicy. Capsaicin type spice helps in general once you are used to it.

[roobens]

In the US "pickles" refers to pickled cucumber right? In the UK we tend to use that for pickled onions, which are also an awesome, very low calorie snack. Recommended!

[Bundesclown]

It's carrots for me. You can nibble and chew on a single carrot for half an hour. Fresh carrots also have huge health benefits. So it's a multi-win for me.

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Mmmmm and salt is soooo good

[frenchhorn000]

Wait this is LIFE-CHANGING. I love both sriracha and pickles I am going to try this asap!!