Filling Foods

cc_campbell81
cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
edited September 20 in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone have any suggestions for filling healthy foods and snacks. I just ate Thai Chicken (Udon noodles, carrots, green beans, spinach, cilantro, cubed chicken breast, and Thai Peanut sauce) -about 600 calories worth and feel hungrier than when I started. I don't want to overeat but I feel like if I am hungry I should eat. I drink tons of water usually 10-12 glasses a day so I don't think it's thirst.

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  • theatregoddess
    theatregoddess Posts: 76
    Eat a lot of protein. I've been having more protein and fiber in my breakfasts lately and it's been helping with my hunger throughout the rest of the day. Try something like an Egg with a small bowl of oatmeal, healthy cereal, toast with penut butter, etc. Protein and fiber will keep you fuller longer, so give that a try!

    ~Nicole =]
  • April0815
    April0815 Posts: 780 Member
    This morning I had Kashi go lean cereal and a piece of eizekel cinnamon raisin bread with 1/2tsp peanut butter. an apple for snack. For lunch I had a chicken breast with mixed veggies and I am so full!!! Protein and fiber really make a difference.
  • rtmama
    rtmama Posts: 403 Member
    I agree about the protein.

    I love a whole egg/egg white scramble sandwich. I add some uncured ham, or bacon crumble, and even a tiny bit of cheese.

    I use the Arnold Thin (whole grain) rolls, they are only 100 calories, and 5 mg of fiber!
  • Brenna
    Brenna Posts: 126 Member
    Wed 08/12/09 10:59 AMThis morning I had Kashi go lean cereal and a piece of eizekel cinnamon raisin bread with 1/2tsp peanut butter. an apple for snack. For lunch I had a chicken breast with mixed veggies and I am so full!!! Protein and fiber really make a difference.



    Is that Eizekel bread really good? I hear people rave about it.. Let me know what you think!
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    What other proteins could I eat besides chicken and eggs? (I like those but I like a lot of variety too)
  • chill830
    chill830 Posts: 9
    I keep a stash of almonds in my desk at work. A handful is full of protein and great at keeping the hugner away a couple extra hours. Also, the special k protein meal bars are really good and filling and only 180 calories, which is high, but they last a long time!
  • theatregoddess
    theatregoddess Posts: 76
    What other proteins could I eat besides chicken and eggs? (I like those but I like a lot of variety too)

    Milk (fat-free if you choose), cottage cheese, cheese in general, nuts, yogurt, pasta (but watch out for the carbs), fish, beef, pork, beans, etc etc. Most dairy products have a lot of protein, as well as animal products.

    Hope this helps! Here is a little something that might help too. =]

    http://pediatrics.about.com/od/nutrition/a/06_protein_food.htm

    ~Nicole
  • theatregoddess
    theatregoddess Posts: 76
    What other proteins could I eat besides chicken and eggs? (I like those but I like a lot of variety too)

    Milk (fat-free if you choose), cottage cheese, cheese in general, nuts, yogurt, pasta (but watch out for the carbs), fish, beef, pork, beans, etc etc. Most dairy products have a lot of protein, as well as animal products.

    Hope this helps! Here is a little something that might help too. =]

    http://pediatrics.about.com/od/nutrition/a/06_protein_food.htm

    ~Nicole

    Mreh, try this site, it's better lol. I hadn't realized the other one was mostly for kids. My b!

    http://www.fatfreekitchen.com/nutrition/high-protein-foods.html
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    Thanks for those great ideas. I went back and looked at my levels and noticed that my lunch had a high sugar content (didn't see that coming since it's spicy!). I did some research and found an article about blood sugar levels hat might help others too.

    http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2007/09/03/study-links-blood-sugar-imbalance-with-increased-appetite/
  • astridfeline
    astridfeline Posts: 1,200 Member
    Beans are also very filling, lots of fiber with protein and carb.
  • theatregoddess
    theatregoddess Posts: 76
    Beans are also very filling, lots of fiber with protein and carb.

    My favorite beans are Bush's Baked Beans, Fat Free Vegetarian. It tastes absolutely amazing, just watch out for the sugar/carbs.
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