Foods you can eat a lot of
and still stay THIN
1. Pears and apples
These delicious superfruits are loaded with antioxidants and are good for you for many reasons. They also are loaded with fibre. They cut your appetite and make you feel full.
2. Lentils and beans
Just one serving of lentils gives you 11 grams of fiber and 13 grams of protein. These and other legumes make you feel 31% more full when compared to foods like bread and pasta. One study said that eating beans is more satisfying than eating beef.
3. Greek yogurt and cottage cheese
Dairy foods of all types are very good at keeping you feeling full. It may help to limit dairy for a number of reasons but Greek yogurt and cottage cheese should always be in your fridge.
One recent study showed that people who ate a high protein Greek yogurt as a snack after lunch were less hungry later than those who ate lower protein yogurt.
4. Eggs
Eating two eggs gives you 12 grams of complete protein and loads of essential amino acids that your body needs. One study showed that people who ate eggs at breakfast had stable blood sugar levels and felt less hungry for a full day after.
5. Beef
Just 4 ounces of lean beef has 32 grams of protein and plenty of amino acids. Just make sure you know how to shop for healthy beef. You don’t want to eat too much of it, but when you do it’s sure to keep you feeling full.
6. Broth-based soups
Soups that are broth based are high in both protein and water. Those 2 things together combine to make you feel full.
A pot of soup loaded with vegetables, lentils, or chicken can keep you feeling full for a long time. Need a good soup recipe? Click here for FIVE great soup recipes!
7. Hot Oatmeal
Studies say that part of the magic is in the warmth of the meal. This is because when you heat up oatmeal in coconut or almond milk, it has a higher level of thickness, and that makes you feel full.
8. Avocado
Avocado is a perfect example of a plant-based fat that will keep you feeling full.
One study showed that half of an avocado increased satisfaction by 26% and reduced hunger by 40% for 3 hours.
9. Jackfruit
A delicious, sweet, juicy fruit when it is ripe, the jackfruits also one of the newest, hottest meat substitutes for vegans and vegetarians who usually eat it when it is still unripened.