What food is the most satiating for you?

iowalinda

What food or types of foods do you find fill you up and satisfy you the longest? I guess this would be what people used to call "stick with you" foods

kommodevaran

All of them! For me, balanced and varied meals, foods from all the food groups, ususally home cooked dinners, is what I prefer, both for taste and for satiety. Food shouldn't just fill my stomach, I want the sensation of being satisfied on a cellular level, new age as that sounds. I'm not worried about staying full - I accept and appreciate hunger before meals. While losing weight, I reduced carbs a bit, now I'm very close to MFP's default macro split.

lemurcat12

A mix of foods more than any one food. But I tend to structure my eating pattern around 3 full meals, so they are inherently mixed.

BrettWithPKU

At breakfast: Oatmeal, hands down. For me nothing else comes close.

Lunch and Dinner: Meat, accompanied by a large amount of a green vegetable of choice.

iowalinda

I tend to be drawn to carbs, like oatmeal and potatoes. Potatoes has been comfort food for as long as I can remember

lemurcat12

Both potatoes and beans/lentils are extremely filling for me, but I just never consume them alone.

MelanieCN77

I find if I add sprouts or broccoli to whatever mix I'm eating, I stay full longer.

Jruzer

Baked potatoes. I'm amazed how full I feel after one or two of those babies.

hesn92

My favorite thing to have for a meal is just some type of meat, a vegetable, and potato. It’s not the most cost effective way to eat though

flippy1234

Oatmeal for breakfast. I add blueberries, flax seed and some walnuts. Keeps me full until lunch. If I eat anything else for breakfast, I am hungry way before lunch. I try not to snack.

CTcutie

salmon & broccoli... not my favorite meal, and I probably only eat it a few times a month, but always filling.

tcunbeliever

avocado...if I know I'm not going to eat for a long time, that one keeps me feeling full.

pinuplove

Peanut butter makes me happy Until I see how small a serving really is, then I'm sad

But truthfully, once I started paying attention to my macros it was pretty easy to see I prefer a higher-fat diet. My macro split is fairly balanced at 40C/30F/30P but in reality I usually meet or exceed my fat goal, make a concerted effort to hit protein (usually but not always succeeding) and let carbs fill in the rest. Left to my own devices I'd probably eat 35 - 40% fat, but at the expense of protein so I don't.

opalastrophel

Heavy grains! I've been on a baked oatmeal kick (instead of stirring it in a pot, just mix the grains and milk in a baking dish with the toppings and throw it in the oven for 30-45 minutes)

Need2Exerc1se

Fiber, protein. In that order.

cwolfman13

Typically things like legumes, lentils, potatoes, oats, etc...

aylerz

Bean-based soups are my go-to if I have started to notice I'm snacking too much between meals. Plus, you can make a big pot in the crockpot and it makes for great work lunches.

If I'm in a hurry after work, I recently discovered that I LOVE deli meat (go to the deli counter and choose a meat that's grass-fed and/or low sodium, and get it fresh cut), Tillamook cheese squares (I'm a fan of the Colby Jack and Medium Cheddar), and cucumber slices. Serving size will depend on your personal needs, but I usually go with 4 oz. of meat, 4 cheese squares, and about a cup of cucumber slices. Lots of protein, good calorie count, and keeps me full until breakfast.

hannahrlocke2095

I love boiled eggs in the morning. They always keep me feeling full. And I usually make baked asparagus at night, tossed in a little olive oil and topped with a bit of Parmesan cheese. I could eat that with any protein.

ladyhusker39

For me it's starchy carbs and fiber. Potatoes and high fiber tortillas with beans or avocado are awesome!

melissa6771

Protein and potatoes together. That seems to keep me the longest

quiksylver296

The one food? Oatmeal - Proats, specifically. 40 grams of old fashioned rolled oats, protein powder, almond milk, and some sort of berry will keep me full for hours.