Superfoods

hmg90
hmg90 Posts: 314 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I need to get serious about my weight loss now and am cutting out all unnecessary extras to feel full at 1300-1400 calories.

What are your "superfoods" that speeds up metabolism and makes you feel full at fewer calories?

I already eat quite a bit of avocado, broccoli, eggs, salmon and chicken. Thinking of buying more grapefruit, green tea and beans.

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  • cuinboston2014
    cuinboston2014 Posts: 848 Member
    I wouldn't call it a "Superfood" the way that term is marketed.... BUT... I find that cucumbers really help fill me up. Mind you, I eat a whole cucumber at a time, I cut it thinly so there are numerous pieces I can eat, put hot sauce on it, and the water content of cucumbers is pretty high. But, they keep me going for a while.

    Actually, any food that makes me feel full on fewer calories are fruits and vegetables cut into small pieces so it takes me forever to eat them. THat being said, some fruits can have higher calories, but I usually limit it to no more than 200 calories.

    Tuna is also a good find - tons of protein and low cal
  • mungowungo
    mungowungo Posts: 327 Member
    Why not just eat the food that you like to eat. If you like grapefruit then eat it. If you don't like it then don't eat it - simple.

    How about bacon and eggs? Taste delicious, chock full of protein and fat - surely they must qualify as super foods. I can eat bacon and eggs with tomato spinach and onion for breakfast and be totally satisfied until lunch time.
  • bpotts44
    bpotts44 Posts: 1,066 Member
    I need to get serious about my weight loss now and am cutting out all unnecessary extras to feel full at 1300-1400 calories.

    What are your "superfoods" that speeds up metabolism and makes you feel full at fewer calories?

    I already eat quite a bit of avocado, broccoli, eggs, salmon and chicken. Thinking of buying more grapefruit, green tea and beans.

    Grass fed beef, MCT oil, coconut oil, cacao beans, cocoa powder, egg yolks (whites are good too).
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,040 Member
    No food "speeds" up metabolism. Some have a higher TEF, but speeding up metabolism is based more on one's physical activity and lean muscle/fat ratio.
    As for foods that are more filling and provide more satiety, look to ones with more fiber and protein content.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • Nickih4619093
    Nickih4619093 Posts: 91 Member
    Depending on where you are from, Costco sells a "super foods" salad that has kale, cabbage, chicory, brussel sprouts, pumpkin seeds and cranberries in it. It's very good!
  • angdpowers
    angdpowers Posts: 311 Member
    I really like chia seeds and hemp seeds ... Although not really low cal ( chia = 60cals/tablespoon and hemp = approx 57cals/T) but when added to yogurts, cottage cheese, etc ... They keep me sustained and more full for longer periods. They also are extremely nutritious! :)
  • Leonidas_meets_Spartacus
    Leonidas_meets_Spartacus Posts: 6,198 Member
    Eat what's good for your body, every one is different and there is probably no one size fits all superfood.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    Are Peeps a superfood?
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Apples + Peanut Butter.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    No food "speeds" up metabolism. Some have a higher TEF, but speeding up metabolism is based more on one's physical activity and lean muscle/fat ratio.
    As for foods that are more filling and provide more satiety, look to ones with more fiber and protein content.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    Coffee. Two cups. 40 calories.

    But that's the entire list.
  • tracydr
    tracydr Posts: 528 Member
    I'm finding the 2 minute pumpkin pie from Shape magazine really keeps me satisfied. It's only 75 calories.
    1/2 cup pumpkin purée
    1/4 cup egg whites
    Sweetener to taste
    Pumpkin pie spices
    Microwave for two minutes. Add a bit of Ready Whip.
  • DawnPodojil
    DawnPodojil Posts: 12 Member
    I've been following a nutritarian diet (at least trying to) and I'm never left feeling hungry. In fact most days My Fitness Pal tells me I'm short on calories - especially when I go to the gym.

    I read the book "Eat to Live" and now try to focus on fruit and whole grains for breakfast, salad and veggies for lunch, and cooked veggies for dinner. It's taking my husband some time to come around to the idea, but we'll get there. I eat very little, if any, meat and get most of my protein from beans and the veggies.
  • mynamealex
    mynamealex Posts: 26
    well if you wanna use superfood, make sure what exactly you get from each 1
    EXAMPLE:
    chicken and eggs basically are protein, eat both, you get your daily protein amount
    so dont eat another protein

    there are many, be sure it suitable for your body and you can digest it with no issues
    each 1 respond differently to each food

    truly recommend you to use organic stuff like chia or chlorella
    dont use pills and stuff like that
  • Strokingdiction
    Strokingdiction Posts: 1,164 Member
    My superfoods are the ones I enjoy eating and there are hundreds, far too many to list.

    Make a list of foods you enjoy, put them in an order and in amounts that you can eat throughout the day, making sure they fit your macros and fulfill your micros.

    BAM! Superfoods!
  • fitness_faeiry
    fitness_faeiry Posts: 354 Member
    Protein.

    Fills you up more!!
  • hmg90
    hmg90 Posts: 314 Member
    Why not just eat the food that you like to eat. If you like grapefruit then eat it. If you don't like it then don't eat it - simple.


    I don't eat whatever I want to eat because it doesn't work. If I'm having pasta and wine I can't eat enough to make me full, at least not for long. It's why most people eat differently on a diet, after all.

    By "superfoods" I don't mean miracle foods, as I said. I'm well aware of the fact that calorie deficit is the only way.

    What I means was food that;
    - fills you up with few calories
    - have a lot of nutrients
    - offer other health benefits

    I've been reading a few articles on Dr Oz website, I know he's a popular doctor in the US, but I am not sure how much he is to be trusted? I've always trusted doctors over "nutritionists" and "health coaches".
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Why not just eat the food that you like to eat. If you like grapefruit then eat it. If you don't like it then don't eat it - simple.


    I don't eat whatever I want to eat because it doesn't work. If I'm having pasta and wine I can't eat enough to make me full, at least not for long. It's why most people eat differently on a diet, after all.

    By "superfoods" I don't mean miracle foods, as I said. I'm well aware of the fact that calorie deficit is the only way.

    What I means was food that;
    - fills you up with few calories
    - have a lot of nutrients
    - offer other health benefits

    I've been reading a few articles on Dr Oz website, I know he's a popular doctor in the US, but I am not sure how much he is to be trusted? I've always trusted doctors over "nutritionists" and "health coaches".

    Dr oz is a signal to turn and run. He's the worst crackpot, promoting untested, unhealthy and ineffective practices.
  • DamePiglet
    DamePiglet Posts: 3,730 Member
    Why not just eat the food that you like to eat. If you like grapefruit then eat it. If you don't like it then don't eat it - simple.


    I don't eat whatever I want to eat because it doesn't work. If I'm having pasta and wine I can't eat enough to make me full, at least not for long. It's why most people eat differently on a diet, after all.

    By "superfoods" I don't mean miracle foods, as I said. I'm well aware of the fact that calorie deficit is the only way.

    What I means was food that;
    - fills you up with few calories
    - have a lot of nutrients
    - offer other health benefits

    I've been reading a few articles on Dr Oz website, I know he's a popular doctor in the US, but I am not sure how much he is to be trusted? I've always trusted doctors over "nutritionists" and "health coaches".

    Dr oz is a signal to turn and run. He's the worst crackpot, promoting untested, unhealthy and ineffective practices.

    This.
    He's a charlatan.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Why not just eat the food that you like to eat. If you like grapefruit then eat it. If you don't like it then don't eat it - simple.


    I don't eat whatever I want to eat because it doesn't work. If I'm having pasta and wine I can't eat enough to make me full, at least not for long. It's why most people eat differently on a diet, after all.

    It's also why most people end up gaining it back.
  • GertrudeHorse
    GertrudeHorse Posts: 646 Member
    Why not just eat the food that you like to eat. If you like grapefruit then eat it. If you don't like it then don't eat it - simple.


    I don't eat whatever I want to eat because it doesn't work. If I'm having pasta and wine I can't eat enough to make me full, at least not for long. It's why most people eat differently on a diet, after all.

    It's also why most people end up gaining it back.

    If you don't feel full after eating pasta then you should try either eating more pasta. Or adding things to the pasta that will fill you up (e.g. parmesan cheese, walnuts, delish sauce, etc).
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    Why not just eat the food that you like to eat. If you like grapefruit then eat it. If you don't like it then don't eat it - simple.


    I don't eat whatever I want to eat because it doesn't work. If I'm having pasta and wine I can't eat enough to make me full, at least not for long. It's why most people eat differently on a diet, after all.

    It's also why most people end up gaining it back.

    If you don't feel full after eating pasta then you should try either eating more pasta. Or adding things to the pasta that will fill you up (e.g. parmesan cheese, walnuts, delish sauce, etc).

    This.

    Also, Dr Oz is a snake oil salesman. If he suggests it turn and run.
  • asciiqwerty
    asciiqwerty Posts: 565 Member
    Also, Dr Oz is a snake oil salesman. If he suggests it turn and run.

    teehee ...
  • hmg90
    hmg90 Posts: 314 Member
    Why not just eat the food that you like to eat. If you like grapefruit then eat it. If you don't like it then don't eat it - simple.


    I don't eat whatever I want to eat because it doesn't work. If I'm having pasta and wine I can't eat enough to make me full, at least not for long. It's why most people eat differently on a diet, after all.

    It's also why most people end up gaining it back.

    I don't think people gain their weight back because they eat too healthy? I am more likely to "explode" if I eat pasta, burgers, chocolate in moderation and go hungry to bed than if I eat much more healthy foods.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,040 Member
    No food "speeds" up metabolism. Some have a higher TEF, but speeding up metabolism is based more on one's physical activity and lean muscle/fat ratio.
    As for foods that are more filling and provide more satiety, look to ones with more fiber and protein content.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    Coffee. Two cups. 40 calories.

    But that's the entire list.
    Even the clinical evidence for it is weak at best. Stimulants may make one more "hyper", but that doesn't necessarily mean an increase in metabolism.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Why not just eat the food that you like to eat. If you like grapefruit then eat it. If you don't like it then don't eat it - simple.


    I don't eat whatever I want to eat because it doesn't work. If I'm having pasta and wine I can't eat enough to make me full, at least not for long. It's why most people eat differently on a diet, after all.

    It's also why most people end up gaining it back.

    I don't think people gain their weight back because they eat too healthy? I am more likely to "explode" if I eat pasta, burgers, chocolate in moderation and go hungry to bed than if I eat much more healthy foods.

    They gain their weight back because they eat differently on a diet, which tends to be unsustainable in the long run. Learning how to moderate the foods you enjoy while identifying small areas to change consistently is a better strategy.

    Figure out the amount of wine you can fit in to the day. Make sure the pasta is part of a balanced meal. Incorporate more fruits and vegetables that you enjoy. You'll feel more sated and the new habits won't be something you'll stop doing once you reach your goal weight because you'll like what you are doing more than you liked what you were doing before.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    No food "speeds" up metabolism. Some have a higher TEF, but speeding up metabolism is based more on one's physical activity and lean muscle/fat ratio.
    As for foods that are more filling and provide more satiety, look to ones with more fiber and protein content.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    Coffee. Two cups. 40 calories.

    But that's the entire list.
    Even the clinical evidence for it is weak at best. Stimulants may make one more "hyper", but that doesn't necessarily mean an increase in metabolism.

    Way to rain on my parade. Next you'll be telling me that the anti-oxidant claims of dark chocolate are laughable.
  • tracydr
    tracydr Posts: 528 Member
    Instead of eating baked potato fries with eggs for breakfast, I grow chard and buy either chard or spinach when I don't have home grown. I take a huge bunch of chard and stir fry in my blue Steele, basically non stick pan. Just a spritz of oil on a super hot pan ( I use a mister spray) and cook the chard until wilted, about 30-60 seconds.
    Sometimes, I put a little balsamic vinegar on the greens. Great with soft poached eggs on top!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,040 Member
    No food "speeds" up metabolism. Some have a higher TEF, but speeding up metabolism is based more on one's physical activity and lean muscle/fat ratio.
    As for foods that are more filling and provide more satiety, look to ones with more fiber and protein content.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    Coffee. Two cups. 40 calories.

    But that's the entire list.
    Even the clinical evidence for it is weak at best. Stimulants may make one more "hyper", but that doesn't necessarily mean an increase in metabolism.

    Way to rain on my parade. Next you'll be telling me that the anti-oxidant claims of dark chocolate are laughable.
    Nope, those are true.:wink:


    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

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