8 Foods That Keep You Full (and 4 That Don’t)

Friday, August 5, 2011

Anyone who's ever walked away from the table only to be starving moments later (Chinese food, we're looking at you) knows that certain edibles can leave you more famished than you were before you ate 'em. If you want to stay satisfied longer—a key to weight control—remember this magic trio: protein, healthy fats and fiber. Here, nutritionists' favorite healthy filler-uppers. 
    • Food That Keeps You Full: Eggs
    • Food That Keeps You Full: Soup
    • Food That Keeps You Full: Avocados
    • Food That Keeps You Full: Low-Fat Greek Yogurt
    • Food That Keeps You Full: Oatmeal
    • Food That Keeps You Full: Apples
    • Food That Keeps You Full: Beans and Lentils
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Food That Keeps You Full: Eggs

For just 70 calories, an egg delivers more than 6 grams of protein, says Shelley McGuire, Ph.D., a spokesperson for the American Society for Nutrition. One study found that women who ate eggs for breakfast lost more weight than those who had bagels with the same number of calories, possibly because all that protein kept their hunger in check. The egg eaters reported more energy too!

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