LIFESTYLE SEGMENT @ 7:45: Foods That Will Keep You Fuller, Longer Do you easily get hungry all the time? In fact, eating certain foods, sends a signal to your brain that you’re done eating and quiets your appetite. Shut out the ice cream pint that’s calling your name by eating these healthy and satisfying foods. Apples Chomp on an apple approximately a half hour before a meal — the fiber and water from the apple will fill you up, so you’ll eat less. Avocados Eating half of an avocado with your lunch may help you feel full for the rest of the afternoon. Beans and peas Dietary pulses such as peasbeans and peas are protein-rich superfoods that also pack in fiber, antioxidants, B vitamins and iron. Eating more of them may also help you control your appetite. Dark Chocolate When you’re craving something sweet, reach for dark chocolate. Research suggests dark chocolate can help reduce blood pressure and protect the heart and brain. It’s also more filling than milk chocolate and may help curb cravings for both sweet and salty foods. Eggs Starting your day with eggs will leave you satisfied until lunch. The power’s in the protein. It reduces hunger pangs and increases fullness during the time between breakfast and lunch. Research have revealed that high-protein breakfast eaters consume fewer calories throughout the day. Nuts Nuts are another filling food that may help you eat less “Nuts are essentially designed by nature to control appetite because they’re rich in healthy unsaturated fat, along with bonus protein and fiber. Together, the three nutrients slow digestion and regulate blood sugar when combined with fruit, oatmeal or brown rice. Oatmeal Oatmeal will keep you feeling fuller longer. The oatmeal-eaters are satisfied longer, and they also experience a greater reduction in hunger and a decreased desire to eat. Oatmeal is higher in fiber and protein and also has higher amounts of beta-glucan — the sugars that give oatmeal its heart-healthy properties, hydration and molecular weight compared to ready-to-eat cereals. Water Being low on H2O can trick you into believing you’re hungry. Why? The symptoms of hunger are similar to those of being dehydrated: low energy, reduced cognitive function, and poor mood. So next time you’re craving an afternoon snack, drink a tall glass of water and wait 10 minutes. Chances are, your hunger pangs will pass, and you’ll have saved hundreds of calories.
Posted on: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 07:44:20 +0000
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