By Ann Gabriel | Vigorbuddy.com
Certain foods make you feel full fast and satisfy you longer while others make you feel hungry in a short span of time. By eating healthy and right, you’ll lose weight without feeling hungry all the time. Bear in mind that it’s not just a matter of what you eat but how you eat can make a difference.
Here’s to help you figure out a strategy that’s going to leave you feeling satisfied while eating less.
1. Fiber
Foods that are rich in fiber are low in calories. Bran muffins, whole grains, cereals and brown rice are often touted as the best way to increase your fiber intake. Fiber supplements have been shown to enhance weight loss among obese people, likely because fiber increases feelings of fullness.
2. Fruits and veggies
It’s the ultimate low-calorie filler because of its high water and fiber contents. Opt for whole fruit over fruit juice whenever possible because it provides more benefits than extracted ones.
3. Protein
Choose proteins that are high in calories but low in fat such as fish, white-meat poultry, fat-free dairy products, egg whites, legumes, beans, peas, and lentils.
Strategies:
1. Don’t Skip Meals
Skipping meals will just make you feel hungrier. Thus, eating twice or more of what should be. Fuel your body with healthy foods periodically throughout the day. Scheduling will help keep your metabolism working and burning more calories daily.
2. Use a Smaller Plate
For many people, the sign of fullness is an empty plate. Eating a full smaller plate will trick the brain into eating more. Try loading up at least half of your plate with veggies and fruits while a quarter of your plate with protein.
3. Slow Down
Eating slowly helps you digest food better and may help prevent overeating. It takes 20 minutes for the brain to realize that the stomach is full. Don’t be in a hurry. Enjoy every bite and sip of that cold water.