Hungry after Veggies

AShawneeF
AShawneeF Posts: 123 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I don't know what it is anymore. eating a plate of veggies used to fill me up for a while. Now, i can eat a large salad and be hungrier when i was done then when i started. anyone else having this problem? and how did you help it? Just add something like chicken or lowfat cheese to it?

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  • erinxo13
    erinxo13 Posts: 892 Member
    I would really like some input on this because I get like that too!
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    eat fat with them. avocado, butter, coconut oil.
    protein will help too.
  • HolllyBot
    HolllyBot Posts: 33
    I would suggest maybe some chicken, tofu, steak, eggs, avacado, cheese, olive oil, or whatever to add some protein or healthy fats in there too.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    eat fat with them. avocado, butter, coconut oil.
    protein will help too.
    ^this.
  • BuckeyeBabe10
    BuckeyeBabe10 Posts: 204 Member
    I don't know what it is anymore. eating a plate of veggies used to fill me up for a while. Now, i can eat a large salad and be hungrier when i was done then when i started. anyone else having this problem? and how did you help it? Just add something like chicken or lowfat cheese to it?

    I've had that problem too in the past, so I've tried to balance out my veggies (specifically salads). I'll have a nice spinach salad, but I'll also include some blueberries, sliced avocado, maybe some grilled chicken, corn or peas, maybe some slivered almonds or a sprinkling of sliced mozzarella (not too much, but just enough). I don't use dressing because the avocado and fruit tend to create a juicy texture when you take a bite of everything together.

    Anyway, my best suggestion would be (if you're interested) to eat those snacks or meals more balanced - some form of protein, carbs, good fat, fiber, etc. That'll help you feel more full, plus you'll be pulling in the good stuff you need for the day.
  • manda_c_182
    manda_c_182 Posts: 14 Member
    What every one else said, plus, try and eat really slowly, savour every bite :)
  • fmbomzo
    fmbomzo Posts: 382 Member
    I agree with previous posts. You need more protein and fat in your salad in order for it to be a filling meal. It doesn't take much. Use lean meat, cheese or nuts to give you the protein/fat to stay full longer. Also, if you use dressing, just go ahead and use regular dressing and not fat-free (which is usually just loaded with sugar anyway). Just use the recommended serving amount or less if you can. Or dip your salad greens in the dressing.

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