By MACROS | Published on May 13, 2017
Do you ever get an empty feeling in your stomach, even after a belly-bursting meal? A couple of tweaks to your diet can help you stamp out those food cravings in the wake of your dinner.
Here are seven solutions to make you feel fuller for longer and curb your appetite.
1. Protein
Add a protein to your breakfast or snack. Whey, soy, pea and egg all contribute to a feeling of fullness.
2. Whole grains and fiber
Eating wholewheat bread increases your appetite-control hormone for several hours after a meal, according to the Institute of Food Technologies. That’s a super suppressant compared to rice-based foods, which have no effect.
3. Eggs
These little beauties are jam-packed with dense protein. Eggs have high protein content – one of the highest in non-meat foods. One egg for breakfast will shrink your appetite before lunch.
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4. Almonds
According to the Almond Board of California, certain fats in this nut can decrease hunger and improve dietary vitamin E intake.
5. Pulses
Dried peas, edible beans, lentils and chickpeas are high in protein and low in fat – a knockout combination. They’ll give you that full feeling to stop you overeating.
6. Saffron extract
Those brainy folks at the Institute of Food Technologies also hailed saffron for its positive effects on your appetite and urge to snack, as well as your mood.
7. Korean pine nut
These are packed with all-natural fats, which release the satiety hormone cholecystokinin.
