Ever get that feeling you're not full after you eat a meal or a mid-day snack? You know you ate enough, but you still have a craving for more. The truth is, some foods don't keep you as full as others, and not feeling full and satisfied can lead to overgrazing and snacking too much. To combat that hungry feeling, we've gathered up a list of different foods that will leave you satisfied and full for hours.
Pears - Like apples, pears are a great snack to munch on, especially when it comes to keeping you full. Their fiber content does wonders for that hungry feeling. But pears don't just keep you full, they have many other health benefits—they are packed full of vitamins B2, C, and E. Being high in vitamin C and copper, they help to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals in the body, which helps to prevent cancer. As a bonus, the fiber in a pear is water soluble, so it helps keep the sugar levels in the body regular.
Mint - This one sounds strange at first - but have you noticed whenever you chew mint flavored gum or a peppermint, that your hungry feeling goes away? That's because mint acts as an appetite suppressant, making you feel less hungry. But there are many more benefits to mint than just that. If your stomach feels off and you're having digestion problems, drinking something infused with mint will help to soothe your stomach and promote proper digestion. Plus, by consuming mint in your diet, you're revving up your digestive enzymes so you'll be burning more fat – which in turn will help keep the weight off.
Chia Seeds - Chia seeds are the newest diet celebrity, and they should be, considering it's been said they're one of the best ways to suppress hunger. How? Chia seeds swell up in your stomach with liquid! They also contain high amounts of calcium, potassium, and other beneficial vitamins and minerals that contribute to bone health. And they can even help lower your risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to a study that showed decreasing rates of blood pressure and inflammation with chia seed consumption.
Oatmeal - It's time to swap out your favorite sugary cereal in the morning and opt for this filling, high-fiber breakfast food. If you feel sluggish in the mornings and want a boost of energy, oatmeal can fix that; since it's high in protein and carbohydrates, you will get calories and energy in return, keeping you motivated during your busy work day or killer work out. You don't have to eat oatmeal to gain all of its power, consider taking an oatmeal bath to soothe your skin and balance your skin's pH level.
Nuts - Of course nuts are on this list; their power to keep you full has been widely known for years, but don't skim over their incredible health benefits. Nuts lower LDL cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol) so your chance of heart disease will decrease, plus they also prevent blood clots so your chance of a heart attack is lowered, too. Diabetes can be prevented by eating nuts as well, because fiber helps to prevent it.
Hummus - The protein in hummus doesn't just help to curb your appetite, but it promotes bone, muscle, skin, and blood health as well. If you're having trouble keeping your digestive tract regular, it may be time for you to begin eating this delicious snack, since the fiber in hummus helps keep you regular. One unique factor of hummus is that it helps to relieve anemia in those who have it, because chickpeas are packed full of iron, so oxygen gets delivered to red blood cells. Of course, for the ultimate on the go fix for that hungry feeling, our Promax protein bars are the perfect solution. From our original, lower sugar, and pro series bars to all the different flavors we have, you'll be sure to find the one to satisfy your appetite. The protein and fiber in our bars keep you full and energized, plus they're packed with so many vitamins and minerals, you'll know you're doing something good for your health at the same time you're enjoying your snack.
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