What will make me feel fuller for longer?

manda_c_182

What will make me feel fuller for longer? A banana or a tub of yoghurt?

notworthstalking

I would say banana, because of all the fibre. Good quality yoghurt , if it's got a good amount of protein will keep you fullish too. Both would be a good meal.

angelcurry130

how about a big, leafy salad? very low cal...lots of fiber. don't focus on adding stuff to it. go with veggies...spinach, kale, collard greens, cabbage, broccoli, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, tomato...avoid sprucing it up with cheese, meat, or tons of dressing. 3 cups of plain salad goes WAY farther than a serving of yogurt or a banana any day.

Raezor1207

Protein keeps me fuller longer

skinnytayy

If its greek yogurt, the protein count should be fairly high so I'd go with that.

Justjamie0418

If its greek yogurt, the protein count should be fairly high so I'd go with that.

^ this

pcastagner

Satiation has very little to do with what is really going on in your body, so you just need to experiment. In my case it's the banana, because somewhere in my brain I feel like yogurt is just a mindless snack, whereas I never ate fruit until this year so the banana sends a signal that I am eating clean and careful.

On the other hand, cottage cheese makes me feel like I don't need to eat.


The brain is a funny thing.

KarenJanine

If its greek yogurt, the protein count should be fairly high so I'd go with that.

Yep.

A bowl of salad would take longer to eat but it certainly wouldn't keep me full without any protein added.

ETA: the banana would be a good source of fibre, carbs and potassium so for an all round snack I'd actually probably eat both and fit it into my calorie goal.

KarenJanine

Satiation has very little to do with what is really going on in your body, so you just need to experiment. In my case it's the banana, because somewhere in my brain I feel like yogurt is just a mindless snack, whereas I never ate fruit until this year so the banana sends a signal that I am eating clean and careful.

On the other hand, cottage cheese makes me feel like I don't need to eat.


The brain is a funny thing.

What makes you think yoghurt is a "mindless snack"? As long as it's a decent Greek yoghurt it's a great source of protein and calcium and would generally be considered a healthy snack.

Adw7677

The best way to answer your question is test it out. Eat one one day at whatever time, and see when you get hungry again. Eat the other another day at the same time. Which one lasted longer?

When I had a busy schedule outside the house, I found that a chicken sandwich (plus tomato) from Jack in the Box (400 calories) was actually my best option. It kept me full and kept my blood sugar stable until I got home, preventing me from eating any on-the-go snacks.

pcastagner

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Satiation has very little to do with what is really going on in your body, so you just need to experiment. In my case it's the banana, because somewhere in my brain I feel like yogurt is just a mindless snack, whereas I never ate fruit until this year so the banana sends a signal that I am eating clean and careful.

On the other hand, cottage cheese makes me feel like I don't need to eat.


The brain is a funny thing.

What makes you think yoghurt is a "mindless snack"? As long as it's a decent Greek yoghurt it's a great source of protein and calcium and would generally be considered a healthy snack.

Nothing inherent about yogurt makes it a mindless snack for me, it's just personal history. I used to eat massive quantities of yogurt and maple syrup, and it sort of triggers a chain of memories.


Like I said, satiation has little to do with what is going on in the rest of your body, and everything to do with how your brain perceives a given meal. This has a lot to do with the container. A banana comes in a container (the peel) that triggers certain feelings for me.

Check out the studies done at Cornell, which help explain this phenomenon, and why the smart dieter really has to find their own way, and worry as much about perception as nutrition.

TaleneRachel

Be careful of some yogurts as lots of them are packed with sugar. Natural yogurt is great (Pauls and Farmers Union do low calorie 2-serve tubs - high protein to keep you full, and low calories).