Nine Weight Loss Foods To Fill You Up

For many people trying to live a healthy lifestyle, they do all the right things by increasing their physical activity and reducing their calorie intake. But this can be a challenge, eating less than you are used to can leave you feeling hungry and craving food far more than you did before. The answer is not just to eat fewer calories but to change the types of food you eat. By eating the right foods you can actually make healthy eating less painful and more satisfying.

The following nine foods are all low calorie, low fat and will help with weight loss if you incorporate them into your diet on a regular basis.
 

 

Oats

It has been known for a long time that oats are a fantastic way to start your day. Making oats your breakfast of choice is the best way of stopping any mid-morning cravings for sugary snacks.

As well as being high in fiber oats absorb significant amounts of liquid in your stomach and expand. So just a small amount will leave you feeling full up.

Unlike many processed cereals and bread, oats also take a long time to digest. This means they release their energy slowly into your system leaving you satisfied long enough to make it to lunch. Just look out for pre-prepared oats as they can contain significant amounts of added sugar. If you need some extra flavor just add chopped fruit.

Potatoes

A classic staple in most meals, the humble potato can be your savior when it comes to filling up your rumbling stomach.

Hopefully we don’t have to tell you to avoid French Fries and roasted potatoes covered in oil. Instead stick to boiled, baked or even mashed potato and you won’t go far wrong. Packed with hunger satisfying carbohydrates potatoes will leave you full as well as providing lots of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Wherever possible try to eat the skins too; that’s where most of the healthy stuff sits.

Like all our weight loss foods though; don’t be tempted to make unhealthy additions such as salt, butter or cream.

Prunes

 

Admittedly the images associated with prunes are not the most appealing but don’t be put off from enjoying this sweet snack.

As well as being packed with antioxidants which help your whole system, you won’t be surprised to learn that prunes are also full of fiber. It is this which means that eating the odd prune can leave you fuller for longer than many other low fat snacks. As a bonus prunes also provide high doses potassium which can help improve your digestive process.

Prunes of course do have a reputation for causing the digestive system to work a little too efficiently. Remember then, everything in moderation.

Beans

Putting it very simply eating beans will help you feel satisfied more quickly. The high fiber content means that your stomach will feel fuller and your blood sugar will rise at a slower rate. This slow release means you will feel energized more gradually and over a longer period of time, reducing the chances of hunger pangs later.

As an added benefit beans can also help lower cholesterol, fight heart disease and reduce the chances of you developing diabetes. Perhaps not the most exciting of ingredients beans are a great food to combine with other flavors so you have the opportunity to be creative with your cooking.

Apples

What could be more convenient than eating an apple? There are a multitude of varieties to suit every taste and they don’t need any preparation. Just pick one up and take a bite.

Apples are also one of the best fruits to satisfy your appetite. They contain high levels of an element called pectin which can actually help slow down your digestive process meaning that you feel full for longer.

Don’t be tempted to go for the juice alternative though. The process of juicing breaks down some of the nutrients and fiber in many fruits. Most shop bought fruit juices also add sugar to their product so the natural form is always best.

 

 

source: healthyscroll