Why Does Fatty Food Fulfill Me More Than Nutritional Food?

Rd2fmars
Rd2fmars Posts: 6 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Why does fatty foods like bratwurst sausages, ramen noodles, and other processed foods fulfill me when vegetables, rice, and other health foods don't?

I really want to get my diet under control, but I feel like I have an insatiable appetite. I have been able to cut eating out, but when it comes to sticking to a diet I'm still very much unable to.

I have 4 bags of unopened frozen vegetables in my freezer that I was planning on eating with rice 3 times per day, but the taste of unseasoned vegetables on plain rice sickens me. Heck even seasoned vegetables make me dry heave. They just taste like they're made for animals not for humans.

When I eat a full plate of peas carrots and broccoli over plain rice, why am I still absolutely starving afterwards? Yesterday I tried that and an hour later I was starving as though I hadn't ate anything.

I AM getting my body in order no questions asked so my main concern is this:
If I just ignore the hunger and eat plain cooked unseasoned mixed vegetables with rice everyday with bananas or fruit in the morning will that kill me? I understand veganism is supposed to be healthy, but when those hunger pains hit me it feels as bad as the first two days of my fast.

Also, I fasted this month on the 6th, 7th, and 8th. I want to make fasting a monthly thing and fast next week on the same exact days. Is that dangerous? Any input from new, or seasoned fasters would be helpful. Thank you so much.

Replies

  • Azurite27
    Azurite27 Posts: 554 Member
    Are you eating brown rice? The extra fiber might fill you up better. Also, adding healthy fats can help. Try cooking your veggies or rice with olive or coconut oil.
  • Rd2fmars
    Rd2fmars Posts: 6 Member
    Thank you. I am eating regular cooked white rice.
    I would going to try eating the veggies over HEB Tomato & Basil Couscous and HEB Great Northern Beans. Is this okay?

    I guess what I'm getting at is it okay to eat like this w/ no seasonings? I'm already told I don't eat enough calories per day. How much calories would I get per day if I ate 3 cooked veggie meals per day?
  • ottermotorcycle
    ottermotorcycle Posts: 654 Member
    Dietary fat is incredibly satisfying, and avoiding it is a big mistake that a lot of dieters make when trying to "eat healthy" for the first time.

    Move some of your calories around and have that rice with some good old BUTTER, or with the oil that drips off after you pan-fry your vegetables.

    I like to have broccoli, cauliflower and/or corn steamed with butter on them. You can also have your vegetables in a stir fry or with some kind of dip. Chop up your vegetables and cook them into an omelet or mix some of them with chickpeas or avocado to make some delicious hummus/salsa. Put some of your vegetables on top of a whole grain crust with some cooked tomatoes and cheese and make a delicious veggie pizza!

    The fiber in the vegetables should keep you full but if you're not having any fat or protein, you're not going to feel like you ate anything at all. Besides, what kind of meal is plain vegetables and rice? Why would you eat that?
  • Rd2fmars
    Rd2fmars Posts: 6 Member
    Yes. I don't eat eggs. I haven't in months. I'm so confused as to what to eat. The only thing I've managed to do is drink more water than I feel gives me a better burn when working out.

    I should pan-fry vegetables with butter?
    This seems like a good idea. What about bananas?

    I like to wait until they get very ripe, but the other day I had one that smelled a bit fermented. The fruit was still unbruised, but it had a yeasty alcoholly taste.

    " Besides, what kind of meal is plain vegetables and rice? Why would you eat that?"

    I'm very determined to break my bad habits and get in shape. Thats why I'm steadily modifying my meals & exercise regimen.
  • gmallan
    gmallan Posts: 2,099 Member
    Try eating meals that are balanced in macro nutrients (protein, fat and carbs) and report back. Veggies and rice are fine but adding in some lean protein and healthy fats will definitely help with satiating your appetite
  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
    Maybe find some room in your cals to include food you enjoy eating? I had lean red meat, mashed potatoes, brocolli with margarine for dinner tonight.Hot chocolate and ice cream for dessert.

    Im full!
  • RobsGirl_lds
    RobsGirl_lds Posts: 211 Member
    You need .4g of fat per lb of body weight for healthy hormone production! Fats are also extremely satisfying and stave off hunger for quite a long time. Adding a small amount of fat to a balanced meal is how you succeed.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,211 Member
    Fats make you fuller and are satisfying. They are also required for healthy skin, nails and hair, as well as a whole mess of internal health. Fat is not the enemy! Add fats back into your diet, a dash of olive oil on your veges, fry and egg in a bit of butter, don't be afraid of a bit of marbling in steak...
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Because fat is filling, satisfying, and delicious. I eat a lot of fat, and it keeps me full,


    Also delicious. Did I mention that part?
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    You need fat. It's extremely important to good health.

    Also unseasoned vegetables and plain rice? Ick.

    Just eat real food. Make it fit your calories and macros. Life is too short not to enjoy your meals.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/817188-iifym
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/925464-fitting-it-in-giggity
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    Fat is satiating. That's why.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Dietary fat is incredibly satisfying, and avoiding it is a big mistake that a lot of dieters make when trying to "eat healthy" for the first time.

    Move some of your calories around and have that rice with some good old BUTTER, or with the oil that drips off after you pan-fry your vegetables.

    I like to have broccoli, cauliflower and/or corn steamed with butter on them. You can also have your vegetables in a stir fry or with some kind of dip. Chop up your vegetables and cook them into an omelet or mix some of them with chickpeas or avocado to make some delicious hummus/salsa. Put some of your vegetables on top of a whole grain crust with some cooked tomatoes and cheese and make a delicious veggie pizza!

    The fiber in the vegetables should keep you full but if you're not having any fat or protein, you're not going to feel like you ate anything at all. Besides, what kind of meal is plain vegetables and rice? Why would you eat that?
    This exactly.

    I like veggies, and I like rice, but plain and plain? Bleh. Definitely boring, and definitely wouldn't keep me full.

    Try roasting those veggies tossed in olive or coconut oil. Toss in some nuts, too (diced, roasted butternut squash with mushrooms & pumpkin seeds is tha BOMB!).

    Eat avocados whenever possible. Brown rice, pinto or black beans, cheese, avocado, salsa, whatever you like = burrito bowl.

    Broccoli, red bell peppers, snap peas, mushrooms, whatever you have - toss it all with some oil and balsamic and bake it up on a cookie sheet. Super tasty and awesome paired with brown rice.
  • corgicake
    corgicake Posts: 846 Member
    If what you seek in a diet is just as much if not more about control than it is about health, find a therapist. They're good people for helping with this kind of stuff.

Categories