Foods low in calories that still fill you up

Andria_vfg08

Any idea of foods low in calories that will still fill you up? Started calorie diet and when eating and reach goal of calories to have a day I still feel hungry.

healthy_life2015

Popcorn is my favorite!

tmg446

Oatmeal (no sugar added) is my go to fill-up, low calorie snack and you can mix an endless amount of things with it.

drmommy56

How many calories a day are you eating?

JasonH_DFW

celery, cabbage, raw spinich, cauliflower (makes good rice and potatoes replacement). Slushies over Mio + xanthum gum really help with sweet touth.

prettygirlstorm1

Dannon greek yogurt is only 80 calories with about 12 grams of protein.

mathgirl27

I made quinoa stuffed peppers the other night that are massive and less than 200 calories.

http://www.cookingquinoa.net/quinoa-stuffed-peppers-2/

I altered ingredients to my preferences. Another thing I found helpful was making sure to drink an entire glass of water throughout dinner, that fills you up more than you realize!

jhoyett

Fruits, veggies and (my personal favorite) popcorn!

riffraff2112

cottage cheese and yogurt mixed together are my go-to.
Tuna, or chicken added to salad greens would be next on my list.

SusanKing1981

Popcorn!!!!

sofaking6

Popcorn is my go-to as well, but if you have some more calories available then apple slices with peanut butter will really fill you up.

Andria_vfg08

drmommy56 wrote: »

How many calories a day are you eating?

1490 calories a day is my target. I did just start exercising at the gym recently and been going every other day just for a week now. Body still getting used to that but I guess that can help a bit losing some calories to be able to eat a little more a day. I am battling fibromyalgia though too so it can be difficult at the gym. Hoping thing's get easier with that. But I do still feel hungry otherwise.

Sn0wy71

Well see if you can get hold of these noodles ...... these have the lowest carb in a product like this I have found :

Nutrition Facts: (per 100g of noodles)
Energy 8kcal
Protein 0.3
Fat 0.1
Carbohydrate 0.1
Sugars 0.1
Dietary Fibre 3.4g
Sodium 2mg

https://www.barenakedfoods.co.uk/products/noodles/10-x-barenaked-noodles

Emilia777

Another vote for popcorn here. I like adding nutritional yeast for flavour and added protein.

Veggies are also good, but sometimes raw veggies make me more hungry (what?! I know). Eating them with hummus / high protein pitas helps. In fact, adding veggies to beans or even pasta helps create a satisfying meal while cutting the cals.

Drinking liquids while eating is a great tip, I like to try a break mid-dinner to drink a glass of water or tea. I think room temp is better for your digestion (at least in my case).

jamesalytle

I like Carrots with zero cal ranch.

r5d5

learn to love vegetables! Seriously! You can eat 3 to 5 servings of green vegetables like broccoli, spinach, zucchini, green beans, ect...and the calories are around 85 to 120 depending on what you choose. That's for 3 to 5 servings! Thats a lot of food! Go for the greens

Sued0nim

What kind of food do you like...make low cal versions

Eg I really like chilli ...so now I make a vegetable version with squash, courgettes, carrots, mushrooms, tomatoes and other veg, eat 500g over 100g rice with 10g grated cheese for under 300 calories ..hugely filling

But really it depends how many calories and the food you like and where you are happy to make concessions

Like I wouldn't eat diet ice cream but a real icecream worked into my lower cal day is satisfying

Of_Monsters_and_Meat

plain chicken with hot sauce.

Sued0nim

Skinnytaste.com has lots of recipes ...can recommend the salmon fish cakes and the chicken cacciatore crock pot but you can take virtually any recipe and lower cal it

kristen6350

Spaghetti Squash.

RainyDaysAgain

Mini cucumbers from Costco. They have a great crunch, and are very portable. I also like popcorn.

Arduinna4

Cabbage. Always works for me.

cindyangotti

Almond Milk (vanilla or chocolate) unsweetened. I make the BEST iced lattes and it keeps me full for hours.

rosariiox

Eat Oatmeal in the morning, that will keep you full for a good while. Be sure to add protein with your oatmeal, to decrease hunger! You can do this by putting peanut butter in your oatmeal, having a side of egg whites (super low cal), or maybe even some protein powder. Another great ingredient for oatmeal is CHIA seeds! They absorb water and make you feel full, white having an awesome amount of fiber. Fiber does a great job at making us feel fuller longer. One teaspoon in your oatmeal will do the trick!
I suggest eating an awesome protein packed oatmeal only in the morning because oatmeal is packed with carbs,which are perfect for providing healthy fuel to get through your day without feeling the need to snack.
I hope this helps! If you feel the urge to snack in between meals (Dont skip meals!!) then always opt for veggies, fruit, or a small handfull of nuts!
My fave is nuts. fruit and veggies tend to make us feel bloated, unlike nuts. That's why models eat almonds as snacks before big shows! They are less likely to bloat you! just make sure to read serving suggestions.

I am a biology major and have studied a fair amount of metabolism and nutrition.

365andstillalive

Acorn squash is my low-calorie go to (plus it's chalked full of some of the vitamins I occasionally overlook, whoops).

It's pretty low calorie, but you can have a giant serving. I tend to pair it with a small chicken breast on days where I know I'll be calorie splurging for dinner but don't want to feel hungry.

I also tend to snack on things like greek yogurt, cheese strings, or moderate protein cereals (all of which can typically be enjoyed for 60-150 calories).

The reality is, don't focus on just low calorie. Look to find foods that will help you meet other nutritional goals while staying within your calorie allowance.

pilot1960

Can you really have it both ways all the time? If you have reached your calorie intake and feel hungry sometimes then perhaps you might be losing weight?!

Andria_vfg08

pilot1960 wrote: »

Can you really have it both ways all the time? If you have reached your calorie intake and feel hungry sometimes then perhaps you might be losing weight?!

Yes true but I don't think that is healthy either feeling hungry still. That is your bodies way of telling you it's missing something and needs to eat a bit more. You are supposed to feel satisfied. Not too full and not too hungry either.

maillemaker

Unfortunately, hunger is just part of weight loss. Hunger is generally triggered by lowered leptin levels, which are triggered by lower body fat levels. It doesn't really matter what you eat or how full your stomach is. It's all about the chemistry of losing body fat. If you have been obese, your body will fight to maintain previous fat stores by slowing metabolism and increasing hunger, in an attempt to restore body fat levels to their previous levels. This effect may be permanent.

Increasing protein intake can mitigate hunger for some people.

animatorswearbras

Baked Butternut Squash wedges as an alternative to white potato fries. I spray with a little oil and then add my fave seasonings, paprika, black pepper, seasalt (I know thats a bit naughty) Black pepper, garlic powder and a hint of cayenne pepper to give them a kick. ;P Less than half the calories of their baked white or sweet potato equivalent.

Tastes like if a carrot and potato made sweet sweet love and this was their delicious illegitimate lovechild.

kellicci

Andria_vfg08 wrote: »

pilot1960 wrote: »

Can you really have it both ways all the time? If you have reached your calorie intake and feel hungry sometimes then perhaps you might be losing weight?!

Yes true but I don't think that is healthy either feeling hungry still. That is your bodies way of telling you it's missing something and needs to eat a bit more. You are supposed to feel satisfied. Not too full and not too hungry either.

Not so sure about that....I think once we get to a heavier weight our body fights us a bit to stay there....so at first I'm always a little hungry....then my body start to get that this is the new normal and it better use the fat stores instead of asking for more.

So a little hunger may bot be a bad thing....I'm not saying starving tot he point of being lightheaded or anything...just a little hungry.

Oh and often what we think is hunger is really thirst...so first try drinking a glass of water.

Ellaskat

Emilia777 wrote: »

Another vote for popcorn here. I like adding nutritional yeast for flavour and added protein.

Veggies are also good, but sometimes raw veggies make me more hungry (what?! I know). Eating them with hummus / high protein pitas helps. In fact, adding veggies to beans or even pasta helps create a satisfying meal while cutting the cals.

Drinking liquids while eating is a great tip, I like to try a break mid-dinner to drink a glass of water or tea. I think room temp is better for your digestion (at least in my case).

I'm like this too. Eating raw carrots solo makes me more hungry. Combine with hummus though and I'm good to go