Feel Fuller Longer With These 10 Foods

Source: diabetickitchen.com --- Sunday, August 06, 2017
Apples The fiber in the fruit and skin of an Apple helps you feel full and satisfied. Because you eat the whole fruit (with the exception of the core), your brain perceives the Apple as a larger volume of food. Also, an Apple is stimulating to multiple senses when you eat it: you see the whole Apple in your hand, you smell and then taste its sweet tart flavor, and hear the crunch as you take a bite. Believe it or not, by tuning into all of these details, you will feel full faster, and stay feeling full for longer! Avocados Dietician and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Lori Zanini, emphasizes that avocados are one of the only fruits that contain monounsaturated fats; “Including healthy fats in our meals during our day is important in order to keep us full and satisfied after meals.” An avocado is a great source of fiber, which helps to regulate blood sugar, as well. Fiber also promotes a healthy gut and colon, helps to control appetite, and can be helpful in achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight. Flaxseed Flaxseed is packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fats and fiber to keep you feeling satisfied. One tablespoon of whole flaxseed has 3 grams of fiber and 4 grams of healthy fat. Try adding a tablespoon of ground flaxseed to a smoothie, or sprinkle it on top of yogurt. Greek Yogurt A 5 oz. container of plain full-fat Greek yogurt contains 15 grams of protein. Some studies are now suggesting that pro ...

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