high energy and low calorie fullness foods

rose2986

I'm having a lot of trouble sticking to my calorie goal because of no energy and feeling hungry ,I really really need some high energy food ideas and foods that make you feel full for longer with low calories please help...

jennifer_417

First off, you might want to consider that your calorie goal is too low. Getting adequate nutrition, even in weight loss, and that can be really difficult if you're not eating enough food.

Having said, protein tends to be good for keeping you fuller, longer. Also, vegetables tend to be low in calories, so you can eat loads of them for fewer calories.

pinggolfer96

Well a calorie is a unit of energy. You can find high volume foods and satiating foods, but your going to feel a lot more energy with an increase in calories. To help you out though, stick to micronutrient dense foods and have a balanced macronutrient profile diet to allow your body essential macros (proteins and fats), as well as energy from carbs. Carbs help you to perform at an optimal energy level.

rose2986

pinggolfer96 wrote: »

Well a calorie is a unit of energy. You can find high volume foods and satiating foods, but your going to feel a lot more energy with an increase in calories. To help you out though, stick to micronutrient dense foods and have a balanced macronutrient profile diet to allow your body essential macros (proteins and fats), as well as energy from carbs. Carbs help you to perform at an optimal energy level.

Sorry I'm really new to this
What is micronutrient dense foods

rose2986

Ah I see ,checked it out ,thanks ...

rose2986

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jennifer_417 wrote: »

First off, you might want to consider that your calorie goal is too low. Getting adequate nutrition, even in weight loss, and that can be really difficult if you're not eating enough food.

Having said, protein tends to be good for keeping you fuller, longer. Also, vegetables tend to be low in calories, so you can eat loads of them for fewer calories.

Thanku

Acg67

Calories are units of energy, thus you cannot have high energy but low calorie items.

ElkeKNJ

Acg67 wrote: »

Calories are units of energy, thus you cannot have high energy but low calorie items.

yes you can, if you consider having energy as a subjective feeling, as OP ment. A meal rich in vegetables leaves me feeling more energetic than a higher calorie burger and fries meal...

rose2986

Yes^

skinnyforhi

A whole-milk yogurt keeps me full for hours at 150 calories a serving. Make sure to choose one that's low in sugar and high in protein. I usually look for under 10 grams of sugar and 15 or more grams of protein.

jgnatca

I'd pick foods with a balanced macro profile for energy. Edamame beans work. Cheese and crackers or hummus and crackers.

rose2986

[quoteinnyforhi;33975228"]A whole-milk yogurt keeps me full for hours at 150 calories a serving. Make sure to choose one that's low in sugar and high in protein. I usually look for under 10 grams of sugar and 15 or more grams of protein.[/quote]

Which yogurt do u usually buy

susannahabigail

Try alpro soya yog, add nuts n raisins to them, also porridge or hot oats are really filling too!!

tiffanybrooks530

salad (with low calorie dressing) with veggies (mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers).
yogurt (greek) with fresh/frozen fruit (no added sugar)
vegetable soup (low sodium) that has a lot of veggies like peas, carrots, potatoes, etc
lots of water ( i also drink teas and coffee) this has been one of biggest things to help me. Whenever i feel like eating I drink a tall glass of water, or have a cup of tea and wait 30 min, if Im still hungry fine, but sometimes I'm actually thirty :-)
good luck

keenercam

Here are a few of the relatively low-cal/high protein foods I rely on to keep me satisfied for a while (though I am sure many would say these are not the best choices you can make):

No fat plain Greek yogurt with a bit of fruit (strawberries are good)

Dannon light & fit Greek vanilla yogurt (5.3 oz is 80 calories and 12g protein)

Hard-boiled egg whites, often with whole wheat bread of some sort

Raw baby carrots dipped in plain greek yogurt or Tzaziki sauce

Vegetables sautéed in a bit of olive oil, mixed with a bit of brown rice

Salad of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, raw pepper slices with a bit of crumbled feta & balsamic vinegar or EVOO

Sliced apple

Fat free or low-fat cottage cheese


I hope that helps.

TinyTexn59

My favorite fill me up food is a baked potato (no oil/fat) with broccoli and vegan nacho cheese sauce. Pretty low in calories but nutrient dense.