Filling breakfast foods?
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If I have time to cook-
Poached egg on a pile of wilted spinach with a tomato.
If not (Which before work during the week, usually not)
A glass of non fat milk-followed up around 10 AM by a banana or apple.
However, today we grabbed panera bread for breakfast (fiance with the power breakfast sandwhich) and me with the fruit smoothie...
I've found smoothies an excellent breakfast alternative when I'm in the mood. (Better to make homemade) And you can do a higher protein (banana peanut butter!) if need be, or just keep it simple. OR grab some bolthouse smoothies...0 -
Oatmeal is good... but i find it doesn't always keep me full. Found a suggestion on here to add an egg, or egg substitute into it, and have found it keeps me fuller for longer.
If you search on the recipe forum for "Clean Breakfast Oatmeal" or something along those lines... theres a recipe for "instant" (minute or minute and a half in the micro) oatmeal with egg in it... add whatever fruit or flavouring you like and you've got a quick filling breakfast.
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You could try this, I used to do it as I was never very hungry in the morning, but would be at work about 9am.
I had a multivitamin dissolved in water, or sometimes a multivitamin juice drink when I got up at 7am. Then at 9.30am I would get some eggs or fruit in the cafeteria. I'm not sure how good of an idea it is but it seemed to work for me. Otherwise if I have a bigger breakfast I just seem hungrier at 10 - 11am.0 -
Personally I like to eat egg omelets w/ lots of veggies added it ... plus a piece of fruit . I normally make it the night before because i like to sleep as much as possible in the morning
... Another quick one I like, is you take a whole wheat wrap, spread it with some peanut butter (about 1 tbsp or a little more) .. and add 1/2 of a sliced apple (as thin slices as you can get it) .. roll it up & eat it .. and eat the rest of the apple plain (or, if you can fit the whole apple sliced into the wrap go for it lol .. i never can though!)
Or try a protein shake .. you may be a person who just doesnt like to handle solid food early in the day because it makes your metabolism go ... which could be adding to the feeling of being hungry.
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I actually started eating 2 breakfasts a few weeks ago. First, at home, is either baked apple, oats with cottage cheese & dried fruit, sometimes even soup with rye bread. And the second breakfast is a couple of hours later when I'm at work, and it's usually something small with coffee - an egg, 100g cottage cheese, an apple, a banana (awesome for energy and very filling, plus, tastes great with coffee), some nuts & raisins, sometimes just 20g (~6 pieces) of bitter chocolate etc.0
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I just started eating a high fiber english muffin with a tbs of peanut butter, a tbs of apple butter and a sliced half a banana. I used to go through the hungry phase but it only last for about a week or so until your body gets used to it. At least that was my experience. Good luck!0
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Oatmeal is good because it's a good source of fibre which is filling as is protein so you can try adding some protein powder to it. I mix half a scoop of protein powder into my oatmeal when I have it and I find that helps keep me satisfied for about 3-3.5 hours. I start to get hungry just before lunch, but that's to be expected. I also have some fruit at breakfast, which you may want to add later when you get used to eating in the morning.0
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2 egg whites, 1 whole egg scrambled and a slice of w/w toast with pb keeps me going for under 300 calories. Also try some Kashi cereals 1 cup cereal +1 cup milk + fruit of choice will keep me going way passed normal lunch time if i'm running late. It has so much protein and fibre per serving. They are all really tasty too! Oatmeal (even quaker packets) made with milk instead of water will keep me full, but the kinda you have to really cook are much better for you
I should also add, you don't HAVE to eat breakfast food for breakfast. I sometimes grab dinner leftovers for breakfast (i always pre measure leftover servings when putting away for easy grabbing).
For the days i'm really rushed I have researched what's ok to grab at my local Tim Hortons if i HAVE TO - like their egg white sandwich (hold the cheese) for 200calories or a fruit and yogurt parfait. That way if i have to grab a takeiut breakfast i can still make a good choice.
I also try to keep a handful of natural almonds in my lunch bag for if i'm really ravenous to tide me over.0 -
Hmm, you might try having some whole grain waffles, with maybe some sort of fruit, and maybe 1/4 a cup of egg beaters??? YOu want to make sure you have a balance of proteins and carbs, and add fruits/vegies to bulk it up without adding too many extra calories.
I like to make my breakfasts ahead of time like on Sunday night. I do what I call a breakfast casserole. I take a cup of shredded hashbrowns cook them in a pan sprayed with olive oil spray until they start getting their golden brown color, then I add some bell peppers (any color) and onions, cook until the onions start to carmelize, I add 1 cup of egg beaters and about 4 tablespoons of salsa and cook until the eggs are thoroughly cooked. Put in 4 different containers top with an oz of 2% fat cheddar cheese and voila!!!
I like to eat this with a coule of corn tortillas, and it keeps me satisfied until my next meal. Granted, I eat 6 small meals a day, spreading my calories throughout the day, so I don't allow myself to go too long without eating a meal. 0 -
It depends on what kind of eating plan you are on.
I am on a low carb diet- that said- oats and yogurt are out for now
I do eggs and a meat protein- but if that doesn't satisfy you for about 3 hours- you could try a 1/2 of a deli flat and tablespoon of peanut butter- that is usually my preworkout snack- 1hr before I go workout and it gives me energy to get through my workout like a champ with energy to spare.
But you should not go longer than 3-4 hours between meals- you need to have a snack between breakfast and lunch- to keep your blood sugar even- so perhaps with that wonderful water you are drinking- you should add a mid morning snack (cheese stick, some almonds- I wouldn't do fruit- it will spike my blood and make me more hungry)- I would do that before tweaking what you are eating in the am- because eggs is a good start to the day.
eat more frequently and keep up the great job:flowerforyou:0 -
My typical breakfast 1 egg 1 egg white sandwich with some al fresco chicken sausage and some cheese on a whole grain english muffin....cereal always leaves me hungry. I also alternate with whole grain oats and some dried fruit and nuts!0
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During the week, I'll have turkey bacon and fruit when I get to work, around 7AM / 7:30. with a cup of tea. Around 9AM I have a Shakeology and it fills me untill lunch 12 /12:30
On weekends I'll have a Shakeology blended with fruit and ice or a full egg breakfast (no bread) depending on time.0 -
Small amt of Olive Oil (like 1/4 to 1/2 tsp), saute red pepper and spinach, other veggies if you like, add two eggs. Turn, add 1 Tablespoon of cheese, fold over. Love the quick veggie omelet. Keeps me satisfied for a long time.0
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I swear by this following breakfast recipe that takes under a minute and is usually under 300 calories if done right:
Cals Carbs Fat Protein
Tropicana - Orange Juice Not From Concentrate, 150 ml 71 15 0 2
Onken - Fat Free Vanilla Yogurt, 150 g 74 11 0 7
Mornflake - Extra Crispy Muesli 5-Fruit, Nut & Seeds, 20 g 76 11 2 2
Morrisons - Tasty & Tangy Pomegranate Seeds, 30 g 16 3 0 0
Morrisons - Exotic and Succulent Mango Pieces, 60 g 37 8 0 0
Total 274 48 2 11
So basicallly, half a small glass of fresh not concentrated Orange Juice, then in a bowl, using a digital food scales to help with sizes, pour 150ml of FAT FREE yoghurt in (I usually buy the big pots so I can choose my portion), then add whatever fruits you like - not too much and try to avoid bananas as they are the highest in calories, and then a sprinkle on top - just a dusting of a healthy muesli.
It's really yummy and soo filling! Yoghurt always makes me feel full.0 -
Kashi brand cereals are very good for you & I find very filling.
Sometimes I just eat Dry on my drive to workk.0 -
Oatmeal fills me up the most in the morning. Are you having a snack between breakfast and lunch?
Ditto...Oatmeal0 -
For breakfast, think: high protein and high fibre. It's also better to eat smaller portions more often throughout the day. So have a breakfast of:
- natural yoghurt for the protein (avoid flavoured yoghurts and check it isn't high in sugar if you go for a light version. Fage is a very good brand.)
- with some high fibre cereal like Kelloggs All Bran.
- Add some blue berries if you want to sweeten it.
The high protein and fibre combination will keep you full. If you have a long wait between breakfast and lunch have a fruit with a low GI (or some nuts) 2-3 hours after breakfast to keep you going. If you're hungry between meals, it's normal. It just shows that your metabolism is working the way it should be
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**Bump** for all the good suggestions.
I always feel hungry an hour or so after breakfast too. I eat a lot of instant oatmeal....might try actually cooking some and see if that makes a difference.
Even when I eat eggs (whites) for breakfast I feel hungry...maybe I need more protein.
Looking foward to taking these suggestions and playing around with them to find out what works for me -I am so tried of being hungry!!0 -
from what I have read and from experience protein is what helps us feel more full, also snacking is important so you dont get hunger pangs. Try adding an apple with a piece of cheese or some nuts to nibble on by mid morning. Almonds are good. pumpkin seeds have zinc and good oils..etc each person is different so you will need to find what fills you. good luck..:)0
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Thanks everyone. Some awesome suggestions that i'll take on board!
My biggest issue is I just can't saunter off and start nibbling an apple before my lunch break.
I might get away with a small bag of nuts to keep it at bay.
Breakfast i'll have to pre make as i don't have time to cook in the mornings
I've always been able to eat a lot of food. My dad towers over me with him being 6ft tall and i can eat way more than him. Give me half an hour and i'll eat another bulk of food if i could. It's sheer will power that stops me doing it, and trying, when i can, to eat little and often. But work makes that last part hard to do.
Saying that, sticking to my calories has been pretty easy for me so far .... hope it stays that way. It's just this little morning hurdle that's annoying me.0 -
I eat oats+oatbran mixed with sweetened soya milk. I don't heat it, as it tastes nicer cold. 30g with about 200ml of soya works for me - enough to do a 20 mile cycle ride to work and not feel hungry until lunch.0
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I find when I add fruit (bananas or any kind of berries) to my cereal it helps keep me full for the morning. I also like fried eggs. I tried microwaving an egg the other day for a quick scramble/omeletty type thing with added veggies. That was good too and quick.0
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Omelette sounds good
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For me personally, porridge keeps me fairly content until lunch time. I like to sweeten mine with jam or a piece of fruit cut up and eaten with it. I also find eggs pretty filling as well, either scrambled or soft boiled with granary toast.0
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Generally high protein meals keep you fuller longer, so egg whites are a great option as they're high in protein and low in calorie. Fill the rest of your breakfast in with some good carbs and you should be good to go until lunch.
If you're the kind of person that's constantly hungry (aren't we all?) then maybe you could split your meals even further and eat more, smaller meals throughout the day.0 -
Me too. Protein at every meal keeps me full. I like Southwestern Eggbeaters and a piece of toast.0
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eggs for me - and none of that egg white nonsense - whole eggs, scrambled, poached or boiled or with bacon at the weekend 0
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I am one of those that needs a high protein breakfast to keep me going and I usually stay full past lunch 1200pm usually I eat about 600am. So, what do I eat....
Most of the time I will make the fake eggs or egg whites but usually include one egg yolk as well.
I might even eat what many would consider a dinner like chicken or fish to get me started in the morning.
If i have hormel all natural no preserative lunch meat then I will make me an omelette or a sandwich on my gluten free bread or toast.
I am a firm believer of breakfast is your most important meal... I also try to eat a larger amount of my calories in the morning as well... all healthy and high protein.
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I like my protein/meal replacement shake (Body By Vi) with fruit, almond milk and a little cranberry juice all for about 200 calories. It keeps me full until lunch most of the time. If I get hungry in between I will usually grab a light snack. This weekend we were traveling and on the road early. We stopped for breakfast at Subway and I had their egg and cheese on an english muffin. I was still hungry after eating the sandwich!! I think I'll stick with my shakes!!0
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For me -
2 eggs sunny side up with wheat toast
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oatmeal with nuts added
or on weekends I make
multigrain flour paranthas (indian) with vegetable stuffing and greek yogurt0
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