high energy and low calorie fullness foods

rose2986
rose2986 Posts: 23 Member
edited November 24 in Recipes
I'm having a lot of trouble sticking to my calorie goal because of no energy and feeling hungry ,I really really need some high energy food ideas and foods that make you feel full for longer with low calories please help...

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  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    First off, you might want to consider that your calorie goal is too low. Getting adequate nutrition, even in weight loss, and that can be really difficult if you're not eating enough food.

    Having said, protein tends to be good for keeping you fuller, longer. Also, vegetables tend to be low in calories, so you can eat loads of them for fewer calories.
  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
    Well a calorie is a unit of energy. You can find high volume foods and satiating foods, but your going to feel a lot more energy with an increase in calories. To help you out though, stick to micronutrient dense foods and have a balanced macronutrient profile diet to allow your body essential macros (proteins and fats), as well as energy from carbs. Carbs help you to perform at an optimal energy level.
  • rose2986
    rose2986 Posts: 23 Member
    pinggolfer96 wrote: »
    Well a calorie is a unit of energy. You can find high volume foods and satiating foods, but your going to feel a lot more energy with an increase in calories. To help you out though, stick to micronutrient dense foods and have a balanced macronutrient profile diet to allow your body essential macros (proteins and fats), as well as energy from carbs. Carbs help you to perform at an optimal energy level.
    Sorry I'm really new to this
    What is micronutrient dense foods
  • rose2986
    rose2986 Posts: 23 Member
    Ah I see ,checked it out ,thanks ... :)
  • rose2986
    rose2986 Posts: 23 Member
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    jennifer_417 wrote: »
    First off, you might want to consider that your calorie goal is too low. Getting adequate nutrition, even in weight loss, and that can be really difficult if you're not eating enough food.

    Having said, protein tends to be good for keeping you fuller, longer. Also, vegetables tend to be low in calories, so you can eat loads of them for fewer calories.

    Thanku
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Calories are units of energy, thus you cannot have high energy but low calorie items.
  • ElkeKNJ
    ElkeKNJ Posts: 207 Member
    Acg67 wrote: »
    Calories are units of energy, thus you cannot have high energy but low calorie items.
    yes you can, if you consider having energy as a subjective feeling, as OP ment. A meal rich in vegetables leaves me feeling more energetic than a higher calorie burger and fries meal...

  • rose2986
    rose2986 Posts: 23 Member
    Yes^
  • skinnyforhi
    skinnyforhi Posts: 340 Member
    A whole-milk yogurt keeps me full for hours at 150 calories a serving. Make sure to choose one that's low in sugar and high in protein. I usually look for under 10 grams of sugar and 15 or more grams of protein.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I'd pick foods with a balanced macro profile for energy. Edamame beans work. Cheese and crackers or hummus and crackers.
  • rose2986
    rose2986 Posts: 23 Member
    [quoteinnyforhi;33975228"]A whole-milk yogurt keeps me full for hours at 150 calories a serving. Make sure to choose one that's low in sugar and high in protein. I usually look for under 10 grams of sugar and 15 or more grams of protein.[/quote]

    Which yogurt do u usually buy
  • susannahabigail
    susannahabigail Posts: 1 Member
    Try alpro soya yog, add nuts n raisins to them, also porridge or hot oats are really filling too!!
  • tiffanybrooks530
    tiffanybrooks530 Posts: 140 Member
    salad (with low calorie dressing) with veggies (mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers).
    yogurt (greek) with fresh/frozen fruit (no added sugar)
    vegetable soup (low sodium) that has a lot of veggies like peas, carrots, potatoes, etc
    lots of water ( i also drink teas and coffee) this has been one of biggest things to help me. Whenever i feel like eating I drink a tall glass of water, or have a cup of tea and wait 30 min, if Im still hungry fine, but sometimes I'm actually thirty :-)
    good luck
  • keenercam
    keenercam Posts: 321 Member
    Here are a few of the relatively low-cal/high protein foods I rely on to keep me satisfied for a while (though I am sure many would say these are not the best choices you can make):

    No fat plain Greek yogurt with a bit of fruit (strawberries are good)

    Dannon light & fit Greek vanilla yogurt (5.3 oz is 80 calories and 12g protein)

    Hard-boiled egg whites, often with whole wheat bread of some sort

    Raw baby carrots dipped in plain greek yogurt or Tzaziki sauce

    Vegetables sautéed in a bit of olive oil, mixed with a bit of brown rice

    Salad of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, raw pepper slices with a bit of crumbled feta & balsamic vinegar or EVOO

    Sliced apple

    Fat free or low-fat cottage cheese


    I hope that helps. :)
  • TinyTexn59
    TinyTexn59 Posts: 96 Member
    My favorite fill me up food is a baked potato (no oil/fat) with broccoli and vegan nacho cheese sauce. Pretty low in calories but nutrient dense.
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