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What Foods Fill You Up the Best?

Hunger is a natural feeling after not eating for several hours. Satisfying the hunger with healthy foods helps you avoid cravings for sweets and unhealthy carbohydrates. Many high satiety foods stave off hunger pangs for several hours. Make it a practice to snack every few hours to avoid feeling empty, which can lead to over-eating.

  1. Protein

    • Low fat protein, whether animal or vegetable, satiates the appetite for a long period of time. Fish is low-calorie and rich in omega-3 fat; it is tasty and ranks high on the list of filling foods. Open a can of tuna and spice it up with chopped celery and low fat yogurt for a filling and tasty lunch. A vegetarian choice of protein is tofu, which can be prepared in different ways and is very filling.

    Liquids

    • Drink several glasses of water a day to feel full. If plain water does not appeal to you, try one of several low-calorie fruit-flavored vitamin drinks or powders to shake in your water. A bowl of warm broth before eating a meal alleviates the initial hunger. Warm up some low calorie V-8 juice; add some chopped onion, lemon juice and celery to make a delicious and filling soup.

    Load Up on Vegetables

    • Fill a large bowl of dark greens, tomatoes, celery, and cucumbers. Salads take a long time to eat and satisfy your hunger. Add some sprinkled Parmesan or Greek feta cheese and a few black olives. If you prefer your vegetables cooked, stir fry an assortment of fresh veggies in water or olive oil. Add some chicken, lean beef or shrimp for a filling and satisfying meal.

    Fruit and Fiber

    • Start your day with a bowl of oatmeal topped with fresh fruit and flaxseed for added fiber. The best fruits for satisfying hunger are apples, oranges and grapes. Legumes including lentils, black beans and garbanzo beans offer many health benefits while satiating your appetite. Whole grain pasta with tomato sauce makes a filling and satisfying meal. Air-pop some popcorn for a healthy and filling snack with few calories.

    Fats

    • Fat slows down digestion and gives the feeling of fullness. Try a blend of olive oil and lemon juice dressing for salads, vegetables and dips. Slice an avocado for an afternoon snack or munch on a handful of raw nuts. A tablespoon of nut butter complements an apple slice or whole grain crackers.

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