Foods That Make You Feel Full

There’s nothing more irritating than eating a meal and then feeling hungry 30 minutes later. We’ve all been there before, but the good news is that you don’t ever have to go hungry again. Here are seven foods guaranteed to make you feel fuller for much longer.

1. Apples

We’ve all heard the phrase, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” right? Well, how about, “An apple a day keeps the hunger away” instead? You may or may not know this, but apples are excellent sources of fiber – 4.4 grams to be exact. Any food with fiber in it is a great go-to if you want to feel full and satisfied for a couple hours.

2. Oatmeal

There’s a reason why so many folks start their day off with a hot bowl of oatmeal. In addition to being high in fiber (5 grams), oatmeal helps increase your body’s level of cholecystokinin, a hormone that helps to regulate your appetite.

3. Green tea

Sipping green tea in between or during meals curbs your hunger due to the fact that it contains epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is known for reducing appetite.

4. Almonds

Just a handful is all you really need. Almonds are rich in antioxidants, vitamin E and magnesium. All three are proven to make your stomach feel fuller, according to the 2006 Obesity Society Annual Scientific Meeting.

5. Avocadoes

These bad boys are not only perfect for the guacamole dip you’ll be serving at this year’s holiday party, they’re also great for suppressing your hunger. The fiber and monounsaturated fat in avocadoes are enough to give you that full feeling.

6. Dark leafy vegetables

You can’t go wrong with spinach, broccoli, turnip greens, kale and cabbage, just to name a few. Because these veggies are high in water and fiber, the body takes longer to digest them, keeping hunger at bay.

7. Grapefruit

The properties in grapefruit help to regulate your insulin levels after meals. The result? You’re not starving throughout the day.

Stop Hunger Pains Before They Start was originally published on blackdoctor.org