Best 12 Essential Oils to Lose Weight, Stop Cravings, and More!

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8. Vanilla

Although you might think that the scent of vanilla would remind you of cookies and make you hungry, but the opposite appears to be true. One study performed in England used different scents, as well as a placebo, to see which one, if any, would affect the appetite.

Researchers at St. George’s Hospital found that those who were given vanilla scented skin patches lost, on average, 4.5 pounds and stated that they had significant changes in appetite. Researchers noted that these subjects cut their intake of sugary treats and chocolate by as much as half.

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