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hmg90
hmg90 Posts: 314 Member
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Which are the most energy-dense foods you know of?

I try to eat chicken, salmon, avocado and eggs. They make me full - though they have quite a few calories.
I've just bought some ingredients to make smoothies - spirulina, maca powder, protein powder, fruits etc.

I'm aware that, obviously, foods that fill you up have to have some calories. I'm just looking for some filling new options. I would like to be able to stick within my calories and still make room for some wine or a drink. So I need some new stuff for lunch/after dinner snacks that means I won't get super cravings after two GTs.

Tips please! :-)

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,568 Member
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    If you're speaking of foods that "convert" to energy faster, then carbs would be your first source. Calorie is a measure of energy so it's the same from macronutrient to macronutrient.

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  • hmg90
    hmg90 Posts: 314 Member
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    If you're speaking of foods that "convert" to energy faster, then carbs would be your first source. Calorie is a measure of energy so it's the same from macronutrient to macronutrient.

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    Not converting to energy faster, but keeping you full for longer.
  • Sonicz90x
    Sonicz90x Posts: 40 Member
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    Have you considered eating more fibrous vegetables or resistant starches? Baked potatoes are crazy satiating. Certain brands of popcorn are only 100 calories a bag and have quite a bit of volume to them.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,268 Member
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    protien helps keep me fuller longer...
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
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    Which are the most energy-dense foods you know of?

    Fats. 9 calories per gram.

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