For example, protein and fiber with high water content have a great effect on satiety, and simple carbohydrates have the least effect on satiety.
Fat has a similar effect on satiety as protein and fiber, which is why low-fat diets leave people hungry all the time.
According to women’s Health Magazine these are the top ten foods guaranteed to keep you satisfied:
- White potatoes
- Eggs
- Hot oatmeal
- Beans
- Fish
- Soup
- Apples
- Beef
- Salad
- Popcorn
- Include protein at mealtime: Studies show that out of the three macronutrients (carbs, protein and fat), protein is the most satiating. So add turkey or salmon to your salad, try an egg with your cereal at breakfast and include some lean meat (2-3 oz will do it!) at dinner.
- Focus on fiber: Foods that contain fiber also help to fill you up. There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Foods rich in soluble fiber include oats and legumes (beans), are viscous and take longer to digest. Insoluble fibers are found in whole grains, fruits and vegetables and act like a broom in your digestive system. Together both types of fiber found naturally in food, help increase feelings of fullness. Beans (legumes) lead the pack in fiber, so experiment with them at mealtime. Try a minestrone or lentil soup, a turkey chili, add some garbanzo beans to your salad, or simply make your favorite beans as a tasty side dish.
- Fill up on fruits and vegetables: In addition to fiber, fruits and vegetables also contain water which adds volume to your meals without extra calories. For example, instead of two cups of pasta, try one cup with one cup of spinach or broccoli (and alean protein like shrimp or chicken!) -- you will add volume to your meal without adding many calories. Complement all of your meals with fruits and/or vegetables. Add strawberries or blueberries to your morning cereal or with yogurt, try an apple as your side istead of pretzels at lunch and include a side salad or load up vegetables on your sandwich to make it extra filling.
- Swap out refined grains for "whole" grains. Do you usually have a sugary cereal for breakfast? Try a whole grain one instead or try oatmeal, a whole grain waffle or whole grain toast. Do you have a sandwich for lunch? Eat whole wheat bread with at least 3 grams of fiber in each slice. Try brown rice instead of white rice. There are so many higher-fiber, whole-grain foods to choose from. Try some you may not have yet tasted like barley or quinoa.
Foods like meat, bread, and pasta can all be an important part of a healthy diet, but they are low in volume and high in calories and need to be eaten in moderation to avoid weight gain. By taming your appetite with foods that are higher in volume and viscosity early in your meal, you give your stomach a chance to communicate to the brain that you are starting to feel satisfied before you turn to the higher calorie foods in your meal. Thus, when you get to those foods, you can practice eating slowly and savoring every bite, while being careful to eat smaller portions and avoid going back for seconds. With this strategy, even very big eaters can push away from the dinner table feeling full without overeating in terms of calories. There is nothing wrong with having a full stomach as long as the calories in your stomach are low enough to promote weight loss.
Learning to incorporate high-volume and -viscosity foods into each meal and learning to choose volumetric snacks over calorie packed snacks and beverages can have a very significant impact on satiety. As well, learning simple ways to increase the volumetric properties of recipes and even how to make volumetric choices when eating out can both be used as simple strategies to feel full after every meal and still reduce your caloric intake significantly. For those who master these principles, weight loss can be hunger free and enjoyable, even when their weight goal takes many months to achieve. That's because this is not just another diet. It is an enjoyable way of life!

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Hunger Free Forever: The New Science of Appetite Control
Fiber and fat filled foods promote satiety. Fiber makes you feel full because it expands in your stomach. Fatty foods increase satiety because they take long to digest. Fats and fiber both slow down the absorption of sugar. This leads to more stable blood sugars. Blood sugars play a role in determining hunger. These foods help shut off the hunger signal to your brain.
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Important: This content reflects information from various individuals and organizations and may offer alternative or opposing points of view. It should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. As always, you should consult with your healthcare provider about your specific health needs.