Snacks Foods that help appetite?

2aycocks · September 2013

I need some suggestions here. I am going over my calories by just a little bit on some days. LIke yesterday I was so hungry all day. I ate healthy foods, but I was still hungry. What are some things you all have found that will quench an appetite for a while? I can munch on raw veggies, but that doesn't stay with me. What do you do on days that you are just hungry! Would appreciate some snack advice along with whatever else will help.

MinnieInMaine · September 2013

Make sure you're getting plenty of protein (egg, yogurt, lean meat, cottage cheese, etc) and healthy fats in your diet as both of those will help you feel full longer. A lot of people say fiber but as you've already found out, some fiber sources just don't cut it - I'm the same way with raw veg and some raw fruits too - they tend to leave me feeling just as hungry if not more hungry after. Also make sure you're drinking plenty of water as sometimes the body signals hunger when you're really dehydrated.

ladynocturne · September 2013

My go to right now is 5tlbsp of egg whites on toast, I'm certain I'll be sick of it in a few weeks but it's surprisingly satisfying and only 89 calories (my bread is 46 cals per).

I use to do liquids instead of food if I was feeling weirdly hungry. Warm liquids make me feel fuller than a snack sometimes.

Soups that are ready to pour and smooth or broth (high in sodium, but oh well) Generally 15-30 calories per cup.

Unsweetened vanilla or chocolate almond milk. 30-40 cals per cup.

Black coffee or plain non-herbal teas are natural appetite suppressants, they tend to work for roughly 1hr. 5 cals? I don't even log my black coffee.

EddieHaskell97 · September 2013

Something high in protein. Tuna fish, pure protein shake, even beef jerky (watch out for sodium nitrite, a nasty carcinogen) along with healthy fats. I avoid simple carbs because they're neither long-lasting, or particularly nutritious.

Oh, water, water water! It'll send you to the bathroom more often, but water is extremely filling, actually!

Minnie2361 · September 2013

I use some protein items, like almonds, lo fat baby biel cheese, vanilla lo fat greek yogurt with fresh fruit, a small piece of bread/cracker with hummus.

Protein curbs the hunger better than store bought snacks.

cindi0856 · September 2013

I find that if I don't mix a protein with my veggies or fruit, the snack doesn't stay with me long also, so I try and always add a protein, cottage cheese, hard boiled egg, plain Greek yogurt... one of my favorites is refried beans.. low cal, high protein. keep with it, it will get easier!
Add me if you like :flowerforyou:

Minnie2361 · September 2013

When I go walking it is with a one litre bottle of water, when I finish my big walk I feel full. Less likely to eat for a couple of hours, water keeps my food schedule in check , plus flushes the kidneys and is important with passing high fibers through the body's system.

ereck44 · September 2013

My go to right now is 5tlbsp of egg whites on toast, I'm certain I'll be sick of it in a few weeks but it's surprisingly satisfying and only 89 calories (my bread is 46 cals per).

I use to do liquids instead of food if I was feeling weirdly hungry. Warm liquids make me feel fuller than a snack sometimes.

Soups that are ready to pour and smooth or broth (high in sodium, but oh well) Generally 15-30 calories per cup.

Unsweetened vanilla or chocolate almond milk. 30-40 cals per cup.

Black coffee or plain non-herbal teas are natural appetite suppressants, they tend to work for roughly 1hr. 5 cals? I don't even log my black coffee.

chocolate almond milk sounds great! I'll have to try it!

2aycocks · September 2013

Something high in protein. Tuna fish, pure protein shake, even beef jerky (watch out for sodium nitrite, a nasty carcinogen) along with healthy fats. I avoid simple carbs because they're neither long-lasting, or particularly nutritious.

Oh, water, water water! It'll send you to the bathroom more often, but water is extremely filling, actually!

I've been doing more protein. In fact I go over my protein number on here everyday. I guess that's ok to do. I definitely have to watch the sodium because I tend to swell. I think I need more healthy fats.

mindidily · September 2013

My current favorite snack is hummus and pretzel chips.

2aycocks · September 2013

All of these sound very good. I will definitely try the Almond milk. I've been told this before. I probably need to eat something like a boiled egg during the day as a snack instead of carbs.

I have the Dynamize Elite Vanilla protein powder that I mix for a shake. But unless I put something in with it, like even 1/2 a banana, it doesn't' stay with me long at all, which I find weird.

I thought Herbal tea of some kind was supposed to be good when losing weight? anyone know which one it is? Green tea?
And I guess I will have to try Hummus. I've never had it before. Just looks kind of "grainy" to me. Like biting on sand. ha! But I'll try it. Open to anything here.

2aycocks · September 2013

My weight loss has been slow, but steady. I have been on here for 5 months and lost 15 pounds. But I have lost 10 inches, so that was very encouraging to me!

TheRealParisLove · September 2013

I have found hard boiled eggs to be very filling. If I'm really cutting my calories and just feel hungry anyway, psyllium husks mixed in with plain water will slow digestion and keep you full longer. A tablespoon is less than 20 calories.

Avarindria · September 2013

Trail mix (nuts, dried fruit, and dark chocolate) and lots of water!

judychicken · September 2013

I like Quest bars high in protein and fiber and keep me full for about 2 hours.

l911jnt · September 2013

after lunch at about 2pm I have been eating about 6 oz of vanilla low fat yogurt. its good and keeps me till I can eat dinner. only about 89 calories I think

carter1092 · September 2013

Protein bars! I eat about three of them a week and they're like "candy" to me now. Anything with at least ten grams of protein (in my perspective) can keep you satisfied up until your next meal. I also drink green tea with raw honey daily ... keeps me satisfied as much as the protein to be honest.

If you're not doing so already, try to keep busy if you're craving something when your body isn't hungry. Tidy-up your bedroom, read fanfiction online, ride a bike, drive to places to do some window shopping, talk to a friend or call someone ... just about anything that would keep you distracted up until "eating time"!

txguard61 · September 2013

Healthy fats and long digesting proteins like egg & milk. Whey protein digests pretty quick and can raise your insulin a bit.

My favorite midday snack is 0% Greek yogurt with cinnamon and stevia(1/2 cup) then I add 1/4 cup of raw walnuts for my healthy fat. Thats just one idea...come up with some. Use some 0% fat dairy or super low fat meat and add a little healthy fat to it. Probably plenty of combinations. I also stay pretty hydrated, in Houston you have to though.

SoDamnHungry · September 2013

How many calories are you eating a day? Your body might need more food.

txguard61 · September 2013

And....One of my triggers to eat (when I don't need to) is sitting in front of the TV. Once I broke that habit I stopped eating needlessly. Figure out if you have any triggers and avoid them like the plague

ChristineS_51 · September 2013

If you go to the forum page and search 100 calorie snacks a thread should come up with lots and lots of good ideas.

I like rice crackers; celery with peanut butter; almonds; dates; cereal with berries and low fat Greek yogurt.

I know what you mean, sometimes you just need something solid - why not try a measured piece of cheese (so you can count it) grated onto some rice crackers?

I like the idea of hard boiled egg too - I usually have two eggs for breakfast!

Well done on your weight loss so far :flowerforyou:

sagefitnessfanatic · September 2013

healthy fats really keep me satiated: almond butter (on toasted ezekiel bread), mixed nuts, 90% dark chocolate, cream cheese (on toasted cinnamon raisin ezekiel bread). Regardless though, I'm still ready to eat every 2-2.5 hours : )

ilovedeadlifts · September 2013

I agree with the people talking about healthy fats.

a TBS of almond or peanut butter will really hold me over for a while. Throw in a veggie like celery or carrots and I'm good to go.

TAHerring · September 2013

I am not an expert however; I will eat to tide me over anything from 1/2 cup cottage cheese, string cheese, tuna (water only), hummus and pita chips (count the chips), hard boiled egg, protein, protein is the key. I will drink green tea and water, water, water. I will also take a walk just to see if it is head hunger or actual hunger I am feeling. I have a long way to go to reach my goal and wish you luck!