Low calorie foods that fill you up

WendyLeigh1119

This is my quick/cold meal that is really filling in a pinch:

Shredded Red/Purple Cabbage (lots of it)
1 can of Yellowfin Tuna
2 Tbsp of Sesame Ginger Dressing
A few sliced grape tomatoes
A bunch of baby dill pickles sliced/diced
Salt & Pepper
*Then I mix it all up in a big cereal bowl & eat cold*
A few "Crunchmaster" Sesame crackers if I want to "dip" or load them up. Its great when you're low on protein, nutrients, or calories and need an actual meal.

mrk34

Lots of Romaine lettuce and spinach plus some tomatoes.
I add some chicken or turkey breast to avoid being hungry.
Also apples, blueberries, and blackberries.
Works for me since 2010.

bbell1985

Shirataki, low carb veg, 0% greek yogurt, diet soda, halo top, arctic zero, jello, protein fluff, coffee, a whole bag of salad greens with hot sauce

paulwatts747

The best I've found is ampalaya (also known as bitter melon). This is a truly unheard-of wonder food, a gift from Asia. Here in Australia it is starting to become available in fruit & veg markets but hasn't made it into supermarkets yet. Or you can grow it yourself. It will grow wherever cucumbers (to which it is related) will grow.

My wife (who is from the Philippines) removes the seeds and cuts it into strips (no need to peel), cooking it with tuna, onion and egg, and serving with basmati rice. A big lump like me can be filled on this while consuming only 400 or so calories, and you don't feel hungry for many hours.

Like durian, it's an acquired taste, but once acquired, you never go back. You can remove the bitterness somewhat by soaking it in salty water for a few minutes and then rinsing.

Ampalaya is not recommended when pregnant.

peter2100

I don't consider it that way. I think of calories PER satiation. I find a chicken breast with 450 calories very filling, but no one would say it's a low calorie food by weight or volume.

ActionAnnieJXN

Watermelon! It's only 88 calories for 10 ounces, which is about 3.5 cups. With all that fiber and liquid, it's super filling. I keep one cut up in my fridge at all times and eat it any time I start feeling hungry between meals - works for me every time. Plus it's delicious and packed with vitamins. It's a winner!

trigden1991

Lettuce, cucumber, onion and salsa can be consumed in huge portions for very minimal calories.

Ejcejcejc

Protein! Eggs and egg whites are my go to. Lots of good oil and salt.

kavahni

I am all about kale and mushrooms.

bringbackthejoy

Homemade kale chips and sugar snap peas are great snacking foods. I find them satiating because I can make a bowl last a long time.