We all crave for that eye-popping trimmed body and the irresistible flat tummy. But what do you do when the hunger pangs come, and your body craves for food?
Maybe some chocolate bar or ice cream to quench the hunger and continue with your day?
While they will help for a little while, the downside is that you will be consuming extra calories. If you are trying to watch your weight, then that is not the way.
Luckily, there are low-calorie snacks that you can safely consume without adding extra calories. These snack choices will not only help you stop hunger but will also keep you feel full for a long time and reduce your calorie intake.
Here are 13 healthy filling snacks that make you feel full.
1. Fish
The high protein and Omega-3 acid content in fish make it an ideal satiating snack to keep you full for a long time.
You can roast or toast it for a crispy filling snack or add some cucumber salad to ramp up its satiating formula.
2. Yogurt
Yogurt is rich in calcium and protein content, and it is one of the healthiest satiating snacks you can add to your diet plan.
The high Vitamin D content in yogurt can also help you keep a flat ABS by stimulating the fat cells in the body to produce less cortisol.
That said, flavored yogurt can be counter-productive since it has high sugar content.
You should rather go for plain yogurt instead. You can even add 1/2 spoonful of cinnamon.
Studies have shown that Cinnamon can lower blood sugar and reduce cholesterol.
3. Apple
The high water content and soluble pectin fiber make Apple an ideal satiating snack to reduce food cravings and give yourself a snack break.
4. Oatmeal
Feel hungry and scared of adding more calories? It’s time to grasp some oatmeal snacks.
If you ask what makes oatmeal a filling snack? Here it is:
It has high soluble fiber content, which helps to keep you feeling full without getting you scared for your waistline.
5. Legume servings
A small serving of boiled peanuts is super filling – not only for its fiber content, which can be up to 9g/100gram of peanut but also for lean protein, which can help you keep fit and stay trim.
Jack up the fiber content even more by simply adding some quinoa salad, and you will stay full the whole day.
6. Quinoa salad
Quinoa is rich in protein, fiber, and vitamins. So a small serving will keep you full without bumping up your calorie intake.
The high fiber and protein content will particularly help you keep off hunger and check your weight.
7. Walnut
Before you crunch the next pack of cookies, try walnuts.
The high polyunsaturated fat content in walnut has that satiating wonder that will stop you from gulping calories.
And all you need is just a handful of walnuts.
8. Broccoli
The next time your belly craves for calories, don’t feel guilty. Snack on Broccoli as if all life depends on it.
Broccoli is packed with high fiber and plant protein, which are the secret wonders behind its satiating power.
Cut it to slices, add a teaspoon of garlic with 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, and roast for 10 minutes for a super delicious taste.
9. Eggs
Eggs have been proven to contain protein and fat in ideal proportions.
According to studies, Eggs also increases the PPY hormone in the body, making it an ideal all-round satiating snack to keep you feeling full.
10. Avocado
Like Quinoa seeds, Avocado fruit is rich in protein, dietary fibers, water, essential minerals, and vitamins.
Avocado is packed with fiber and protein and high water content, which makes it a great filling snack to add to your menu list.
11. Ginger
Ginger won’t be as tasty as a Jojo potato recipe. But it’s not an apple, so don’t want to munch it raw.
Blend 1 teaspoon of ginger with sliced peaches into a smoothie and 2 cups of yogurt.
That’s all, and you will have a super flavored and tasty filling smoothie ready on the dining.
12. Banana
If you scared of eating banana due to its sugar content, maybe you should think twice.
A medium-sized banana has high fiber content with 105 calories.
Banana also has a low-to-medium glycemic index makes it ideal to fight hunger without raising your sugar level.
Having said that, you should rather go for an unripe banana instead, as it contains resistant starch.
If you can’t eat it as a snack, blend it into a delicious smoothie with a slice of avocado, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
13. Carrots
A medium-sized carrot has high Vitamin K1, potassium, beta carotene content, and about 1.5g fiber.
Carrot also has a low cholesterol level, which makes it weight-loss friendly.
It’s crunchy, and that itself has a psychological satiating effect in that it tricks you into thinking that you have eaten more than you did.
The high fiber and 88% water content also make carrot an ideal healthy filling snack to boot hunger.
