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1.
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Chicken
Soup: Its high water content makes you feel
full. Also produces a steady level of blood sugar,
rather than a sudden rise and a hunger-triggering
fall. |
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2.
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Vegetable
Juice: Has a low energy density and modest dose
of fiber that helps you take in fewer calories. |
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3.
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Bran
Flakes: Fiber rich; take the edge off your appetite
longer than many other foods. |
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4.
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Berries:
High water content and lots of fibers with few calories. |
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Smoothies:
A scoop of protein powder, fruit and nuts, and
water knocks out hunger because it's nutrient dense. |
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6.
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Tuna:
Protein in albacore or chunk light tuna may
be more filling, bite for bite, than carbohydrate
or fat. |
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7.
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Salsa:
Capsaicin (the chemical that makes peppers hot)
boosts the activity of the sympathetic nervous system,
making you feel less hungry. |
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Low-Fat
Milk: Drinking milk with a meal helps you feel
full sooner and eat less the next time. |
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Rice:
Lowest energy density and fiber rich fills you up
for fewer calories. |
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10.
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Low-Fat
Frozen Desserts: They satisfy a sweet tooth
without piling on the calories. |