The challenge of losing weight while perpetually battling hunger is a familiar tale for many individuals. The key to a successful weight loss journey often revolves around managing hunger, hinting at a drop-in insulin levels. Keeping total carbohydrates under 20 per day is commonly suggested. However, hunger can be a steadfast companion, making these dietary limitations seem insurmountable.

Enter GLP1 agonists - drugs known to suppress appetite impressively but come with the catch of injections and possible side effects. These drugs tap into the body's natural gastrointestinal hormones, particularly GLP1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which signals fullness to the brain and slows digestive processes.

The suppressive powers of GLP1, produced primarily in the gut, can be activated with strategic dietary changes. Identify specific foods that can naturally boost GLP1 production and sidestep pharmaceutical interventions.

Butyrate, deriving from foods high in short-chain fatty acids, is a potent GLP1 stimulator. Known from the Greek term for butter, a small allocation in foods like butter barely scratches the surface needed to effectively trigger GLP1. Traditionally, pairing a high-fiber diet with a healthy gut biome used to be the Allied strategy to naturally increase butyrate.

Polyphenols can stimulate L cells in the gut to boost GLP1, a process independent of fiber. Foods like coffee, chocolate, and blueberries support this natural stimulation. For those seeking to maintain a low-carb diet, algae presents an intriguing solution due to its polyphenol-rich profile.

A sugar substitute gaining traction, allulose, emerges for its unique ability to act as a powerful L-cell stimulator. As expressed in studies, careful consumption promises a smooth elevation and decline of GLP1 levels tailored for each person, contrasting the steep and lasting spikes prompted by drugs.

Relying on whole foods, notably sardines which boast beneficial attributes in spades, balances the appetite suppression equation while avoiding side effects like muscle loss—positives seen with some drug treatments without enduring harsh pitfalls.

'If you think you hate sardines, I dare you eat one can.'