{"id":2767,"date":"2019-02-19T22:16:15","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T22:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehealthylifetips.com\/?p=2767"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:43:34","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:43:34","slug":"20-healthy-foods-thatll-reduce-your-appetite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehealthylifetips.com\/20-healthy-foods-thatll-reduce-your-appetite\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Healthy Foods That’ll Reduce Your Appetite"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There is always a constant struggle to find the healthiest foods that give you the feeling of \u201cbeing full\u201d and \u201cstaying full\u201d as to comply with diets, to battle overeating and to ultimately eat healthier. There is a simple reason some of these healthy wonder-foods can fill us up. Foods that contain high levels of fiber or that contain water, often have much fewer calories and cause the stomach to expand. Also, these foods are known to cause the stomach to empty at a slower pace as well, giving you that \u201cfull\u201d feeling for an extended period of time. In this list we gathered 20 foods that will make you less hungry and help you avoid overeating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#20 Avocado<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Avocado is an incredibly healthy snack that not only tastes great but will keep you full. Within its green skin is a creamy flesh packed with fiber that fills your stomach up quickly. Avocados also contain monounsaturated fat which send signals to your brain that your stomach is full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#19 Cottage Cheese<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One cup of low-fat cottage cheese contains\nnearly 30 grams of protein. Foods that contain lots of protein tend to digest\nvery slowly leaving your stomach full for extended periods of time. When your\nstomach is full, the need to fill up will be low! Cottage cheese is a great\nfill-up food choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#18 Quinoa<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Quinoa is one of the only grains on planet\nearth that is found to have up to 27 grams of fiber in it per cup. The soluble\nfiber in this super food absorbs water and expands. The expansion of the\nabsorption allows your stomach to feel full a lot faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#17 Grilled Salmon<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Salmon has tons of health benefits! Salmon\nis packed with protein which makes it a slowly digesting food. Salmon also can\nbe great for your bones and can prevent muscle loss. There are many ways to\nprepare salmon, but the proven healthiest way to retain the most benefits is by\nsimply grilling it to perfection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#16 Popcorn <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Whether it’s date night, a night at the movies or a night of Netflix, everybody loves a good bowl of popcorn! Popcorn can be a very nutritious choice to fight off hunger, especially without too much butter. Popcorn has several complex carbs in it that prevent your blood sugar from tumbling. When blood sugar tumbles, your body sends signals to the brain to eat \u2013 so give popcorn a try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#15 Walnuts<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Walnuts are a healthy, easy way to increase\nyour fiber intake. Walnuts don\u2019t just contain fiber, they also contain lots of\nhealthy fats. Both of those things help to send the \u201cI\u2019m Full\u201d signals to your\nbrain faster and for elongated periods of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#14 Greek Yogurt<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Greek yogurt is a delicious, light and protein packed food that is fun to eat and pair with fresh fruits. Greek yogurt has up to 20 grams of protein per serving and fats in varying amounts. By having all the protein and some fats, greek yogurt is proven to keep you full for longer periods of time. Plus, greek yogurt is also rich in calcium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#13 Peanut Butter<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Peanut butter can be a healthy food as long as you stick to the motto: a little goes a long way! Peanut butter is a fantastic treat that contains healthy fats that can decrease your appetite. However, be sure to eat it in moderation. Typically, a serving of peanut butter, one tablespoon, has almost 100 calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#12 Chilis <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s known that spicy foods can help\ndecrease appetite. Another benefit to these colorful veggies is that you do not\nhave to eat a ton of them to feel full. You can surely try other spicy foods\ntoo, to help curb that big appetite, but chilis are a very healthy spicy\nchoice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#11 Apples<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One apple a day can definitely keep the\ndoctor away. Apples, especially red apples, are filled to the brim with fiber\nand polyphenols. Those two compounds stay undigested for long periods of time\nuntil they are fermented. This leaves your belly filled with undigested food,\nkeeping you less hungry for longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#10 Eggs<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Eggs can take many forms, scrambled, hard\nboiled, sunny side up, but they all have one thing in common: they\u2019re filling!\nEggs for breakfast, or eggs to snack on during the day, is a great way to keep\nyou feeling full and consuming less calories. Not to mention eggs are a great\nsource of vitamins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#9 Soup<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Soup has so much water in it. Foods with a\nlot of water fill up your stomach a lot faster than foods with less water in\nthem. Feel free to load some vegetables into your soup for a healthy, hearty,\nfilling meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#8 Dark Chocolate<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Who doesn\u2019t love a delicious piece of dark, rich chocolate? As it turns out, dark chocolate is loaded with fiber that will make you feel full, fast. Dark chocolate also has been shown to have slowing effects on the hormone called ghrelin. This is the hormone responsible for sending \u201chunger\u201d signals to your brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#7 Beans<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cBeans, beans, good for your heart; the\nmore you eat them the: less hungry you feel!\u201d Exactly. Beans, both a veggie and\nprotein, contain plenty of soluble fiber plus complex carbs. Those two\ncompounds are a recipe for fullness. Add beans to your meals, or even eat them\nas your late afternoon snack for lasting results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#6 Pickles<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pickles are very low-calorie snacks. You can eat plenty of pickles because they are so few calories in them! The bulky vegetable should fill up your stomach pretty quickly the more you eat them. Craving pickle flavored snacks? Grab a real pickle instead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#5 Oatmeal <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Oats are a proven healthy food that is\ntrusted in many top athlete diets. Oatmeal as a breakfast choice can help\nsubside that morning snack craving because it is loaded with fiber. Oatmeal is\nvery versatile and can be served several different ways, including in\nsmoothies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#4 Whey Protein<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Increasing your protein intake directly\nhelps increase weight loss because protein is an appetite-suppressant and keeps\nyou feeling full. Whey protein is, as the name suggests, full of protein!\nAlthough you don\u2019t have to be in the gym to enjoy the full benefits of whey,\nmixing whey protein drinks with a little weight lifting is known to be a fast\nfat burner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#3 Artichokes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Artichoke is a very fibrous food source, which helps you stay less hungry. It also has insoluble fiber in it which absorbs water and helps your digestive tract move things along. Artichokes are also a great source of folic acid which is especially helpful to pregnant women. They may take a little prep work, but the benefits are plenty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#2 Almonds <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Nuts are generally a healthy choice for snack foods. They are good sources of natural proteins and some essential vitamins. Almonds are the most fibrous of the nut family and therefore are a top of the line choice when looking for a healthy snack to fill you up and keep you full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1 Water <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Although there are tons of healthy foods out there that will fill you up faster and keep you full longer, no food can top water itself. As we know, some of the most filling foods, like soup, contain high amounts of water.  Water can fill your stomach up as fast as you can drink it. Also, ice cold water often requires your body to burn more calories to warm it up in order to process it. Therefore, water tops our list of best healthy things to keep you full.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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