By Seymour Buds — The Plug’s Pages Magazine

Yesterday we talked about the strains that’ll make you eat everything that isn’t nailed down. But today, we’re flipping the script. Let’s talk about the rare unicorns of weed — the strains that don’t give you the munchies.

These are the “appetite-suppressing superheroes” of the cannabis world — perfect for those of us who’ve ever polished off a family-sized bag of chips and said, “What family?”

So if you’re trying to keep your fridge safe and your waistline intact, listen up. These three strains have science, terpenes, and a whole lotta self-control baked right in.

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1. Durban Poison — The African Energizer Bunny

If weed had a gym membership, it’d be Durban Poison. This pure sativa landrace hails straight from South Africa and is famously high in THCV — that’s tetrahydrocannabivarin, also known as the diet cannabinoid.

While THC makes you want to cuddle a burrito, THCV does the opposite — it blocks hunger signals. Yeah, you read that right. Instead of heading to the fridge, you’ll be cleaning your house, reorganizing your playlists, and suddenly realizing you’ve done more in an hour than you have all week.

Durban Poison’s uplifting, clear-headed high makes it one of the few strains that might actually make you forget to eat — or at least wait until the brownies are actually baked before diving in.

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2. Doug’s Varin — The THCV Heavyweight Champion

Now if Durban Poison is the gateway to appetite control, Doug’s Varin is the master class. This strain was literally bred to crank up THCV levels to the max — we’re talking anywhere from 3% to 6%, which is huge for a cannabinoid that’s usually barely detectable.

Doug’s Varin is the cannabis equivalent of a motivational speaker — energetic, focused, and not interested in snacks. You won’t find yourself hovering over the pizza box at 2 A.M. You’ll be too busy explaining quantum mechanics to your dog or alphabetizing your rolling papers.

And here’s a fun fact: THCV also seems to speed up metabolism in some studies. So in theory, Doug’s Varin could help you burn calories while getting high. That’s right — this strain might make you skinny and stoned. Call that the “joint resolution plan.”

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3. Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) — The Irony Queen

You’d think a strain named Girl Scout Cookies would turn you into the Cookie Monster, right?
Wrong. GSC is the plot twist of the cannabis world.

A hybrid of Durban Poison and OG Kush, this strain inherited its parent’s high THCV content — plus a good dose of the terpene humulene, which is also known to suppress appetite.

So while the name screams “grab the Oreos,” the chemistry says, “maybe just have some water.”

The result? You’re high, happy, and oddly uninterested in food — which is a shame because someone always brings actual cookies when you smoke GSC. Don’t worry though, your friends will eat your share. Sharing is caring.

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Why These Strains Curb Hunger (a.k.a. Weed Science 101)

Let’s get nerdy for a second.

The secret weapon behind these appetite-fighting strains is THCV, sometimes nicknamed the “diet weed molecule.” Unlike THC, which activates your brain’s hunger receptors, THCV blocks them, telling your body, “Nah, we’re good.”

Then there’s humulene, a terpene also found in hops (yes, the stuff in beer), which naturally reduces hunger signals. When THCV and humulene show up in the same strain, your stomach doesn’t stand a chance — it’s like putting your appetite on airplane mode.

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Final Puff – The Weed That Makes You Forget About Snacks

So if you’ve ever looked down and realized you’ve eaten an entire pizza, bag of chips, and possibly part of the box — this article’s for you.

Durban Poison, Doug’s Varin, and GSC are your go-to strains for fighting the munchies before they strike. They’ll keep your head clear, your focus sharp, and your snack drawer safe.

Remember: cannabis doesn’t always have to end with crumbs on your shirt. Sometimes, it just ends with a clean kitchen, a good mood, and the faint satisfaction of not eating 3,000 calories in one sitting.

Now that’s what I call “high-level wellness.”

By OG Strain | The Plug’s Pages Magazine

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Article:
People love to say, “All plants come from God,” and that’s true — but that doesn’t mean all plants were meant to be used the same way. Take marijuana, for example. It’s the only plant that works perfectly with something already built inside our bodies — something called the endocannabinoid system. Yeah, it’s a mouthful, but here’s the easy version: our brains and bodies actually have cannabinoid receptors, little switches that react to cannabis naturally.

Now think about that for a second — God designed our bodies with receptors that fit perfectly with the compounds in the weed plant. That’s not a coincidence. That’s design.

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🌱 The Difference Between God’s Weed and Man’s Drugs

Some people try to say, “Well, cocaine comes from a plant too,” or “So does heroin.” And technically, they’re right — the coca plant and the poppy plant are real plants. But here’s the difference: nobody’s picking a coca leaf or a poppy flower and using it the way God made it. Those plants have to be cooked, boiled, and mixed with a bunch of dangerous chemicals to make the drugs people sell — like crack, cocaine, or heroin.

Weed, on the other hand, is natural. You can dry it, grind it, and use it — no lab, no bleach, no poison. That’s what makes it different. God made it ready to use straight from the soil.

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🧠 God Put a System in Our Bodies for It

Here’s where it gets wild. Scientists discovered something called the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in our brains and all throughout our bodies. It helps control mood, sleep, appetite, pain, and stress — all the things cannabis affects.

Your brain has cannabinoid receptors built right in — but it doesn’t have coca receptors or poppy receptors. That’s proof right there that weed works with your body, not against it.

You don’t have to be a scientist to see it: when something fits perfectly, it was made to fit.

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💚 A Plant with Purpose

Weed has been used for thousands of years for healing, peace, and connection. It’s not man-made, it’s God-made. But like anything good, it still needs respect. Overusing it or abusing it goes against what it was meant for. Used responsibly, though, it can help calm the mind, ease pain, lift the spirit, and bring balance — just like God designed.

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🚫 The Problem with Man-Made Drugs

Cocaine and heroin destroy people’s lives because they were never meant to be used the way people use weed. They hijack your brain’s reward system, cause addiction, and tear families apart. That’s not healing — that’s harm. Those drugs take something natural and twist it into something deadly.

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🌿 The Bottom Line

Weed is a plant that works with the system God already placed inside us. Cocaine and heroin are man’s attempt to play God by turning plants into poison.

So when people say “weed is just another drug,” remind them:

Weed is a plant. A natural medicine. A gift from God.
The others? Those are man-made mistakes.

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OG Strain – Strain’s Strain Reviews (Talk Cannabis)
The Plug’s Pages Magazine

By Special Guest Writer: OG Strain – The Plug’s Pages

Let’s be real — we all love the plug. He’s been around forever, always a call or text away, and sometimes even pulls up with the “fire.” But if you’re serious about using cannabis as medicine, it’s time to face a hard truth: your plug is limited.

When you rely on your plug, you’re not really choosing your medicine — you’re taking whatever they happen to have. That’s like walking into a pharmacy and saying, “Hey, I’ve got insomnia… but just give me whatever pills you’ve got back there.” It doesn’t make sense, right? You wouldn’t grab random medication for your body — so why would you do that with your cannabis?

If you’re truly medicating, then you already know it’s all about terpenes. Those aromatic compounds are the keys that unlock cannabis’s therapeutic potential. Some people need strains high in myrcene for relaxation and sleep. Others look for limonene to fight anxiety or pinene to stay alert and focused. The point is, your wellness depends on finding the right terpene profile for you, not whatever your plug happens to have on hand.

That’s where a real dispensary changes everything.

Take Electric City Cannabis Company in Schenectady, for example. These folks set the standard for what shopping with intention should look like. The place is laid out with four full bud tables, each lined with display cubes that magnify every trichome and pistil so you can examine the flower up close. Even better — each cube has a scent button, so you can experience the aroma of the strain before you buy it.

You get to see it, smell it, and study it. The only thing you can’t do is taste it — and honestly, that’s about the only limitation left.

And with hundreds of strains available, you’re not boxed into whatever’s in your plug’s backpack. You can actually find multiple options that share the terpene profiles you need. That means you’re not just medicating — you’re tailoring your experience with precision.

Because here’s the truth: what works for me might not work for you. One strain might calm your nerves but do nothing for my pain. Another might energize me but make you anxious. That’s why it’s so important to personalize your medicine. If we wouldn’t swap prescriptions from each other’s bathroom cabinets, why are we swapping flowers from the same bag?

Going to the dispensary isn’t just about the quality or the legality — it’s about control, education, and choice. It’s about understanding what’s going into your body and why.

Your plug might know what’s “fire,” but your dispensary knows what’s right for you.

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🔥 Written by OG Strain
🎥 Host of Strain’s Strain Reviews (Talk Cannabis)
💨 For The Plug’s Pages Magazine