User Post: 3 Secrets to a filling, satisfying meal
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Have you ever eaten a meal,
only to find yourself ravenous an hour later? Frustrating,
isn't it? I remember growing up, when we would go out for
Chinese Food, it was expected that we would be hungry after an hour
or so. Chalk it up to bad choices. We obviously
weren't eating dishes that were very filling.
Incorporating the right nutrients into your snack or meal can be
helpful in ensuring you are satisfied...and satisfied until your
next snack or meal. Doing this is important whether you are
the type of person who eats several smaller meals throughout the
day (like moi) or 3 larger meals a day. Following this rule
of thumb will help you ward off cravings for unhealthier foods,
ward off major hunger pains and keep your energy levels stable
throughout the day.
So what is the secret? The following three ingredients are
your key to a happy and satisfied tummy:
1. Lean Protein:
- What's its secret weapon? Lean proteins have a satiating
effect. Eating meals that incorporate protein makes us feel
fuller, longer. The body takes longer to metabolize protein,
as compared to carbohydrates, which means it doesn't leave your
stomach as quickly.
- Good Sources: Fish, Chicken, Soy and VERY lean cuts of
meat
2. Fiber:
- What's its secret weapon?
Fiber is a component of
complex carbohydrates and is a
bulking agent that fills you up. Additionally, it helps you
stay regular and provides healthful benefits including lowering
your risk of heart disease and lowering cholesterol levels.
Lastly, it takes longer to chew, and your body can't digest
it. As a result, it never leaves the digestive system until
you 'poop'.
- Good Sources: Fiber is found in whole grains,
vegetables, beans, legumes and fruit.
3. Healthy Fats:
- What's its secret weapon? In
short, healthy fats have been found to produce an appetite
suppressing reaction in the body that tells the brain that the body
is no longer hungry. These fats are converted into a fatty
lipid hormone which increases feelings of fullness. Be warned
though, these healthy fats are still fat, so
be sure to not over do it!
- Good Sources: Olive oil, avocados, nuts and seeds.
Have you been incorporating these three into your meals?
How has it worked for you? Do you tend to get hungry soon
after you eat?
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Posted by M A Sat May 16, 2009 11:03am PDT
Ever eaten soy? Its disgusting, better left to the cattle as nature intended
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Posted by shelon Sat May 16, 2009 11:16am PDT
I love soy products, but not all of them . I like the milk, meats,sour cream, hatecthr cheese, even the soy spread taste just like butter.
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Posted by cathyd Sat May 16, 2009 2:14pm PDT
I can not believe this author used the word " 'poop.' " Seriously, what are we, three or four years old? Is this not an online magazine for grown women? How many tiny young girls read magazines like this? In fact, how many are even capable of reading?
I would strongly suggest this writer invest in a thesaurus.
Ernest Hemingway is indeed spinning in his grave as we speak, "Brett."
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Posted by __A_YAHOO_USER__ Sat May 16, 2009 3:23pm PDT
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Posted by Mary Lisa S Sat May 16, 2009 3:27pm PDT
Cathydelgrosso, we are getting diet help here, not learning to write a classic American novel. I am 37 and I use the word poop all the time. I guess I am not as "cultured" and stuffy as you are. Thank you God.
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Posted by Salec Sat May 16, 2009 3:29pm PDT
It's not just what you eat, it's also how you prepare it. For instance, if you bake your food, most of the proteins stay put, but if you zap-fry your food in a microwave, much of that protein breaks down.
Try this:
Cook a protein rich meal in a toaster oven (or a stove top) and measure how long it takes until you become hungry again.
The next day, cook the exact same meal in the microwave and measure again.
You'd be surprised at the difference.
Most of us don't have time to slow-roast our food, so combine the two. I defrost my food in a microwave (1-2 mins) and then finish cooking in a toaster oven. For your typical frozen entreé, it takes about 10-20 mins total.
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Posted by Brett Blumenthal - Sheer Balance Sun May 17, 2009 5:15am PDT
Mary Lisa S...Thank you. cathydelgrosso....I'm sorry that the humor was lost on you with the word 'poop'...if you don't like it, please feel free to substitute the words 'excrete feces' in or 'make a bowel movement' or 'defecate'.
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Posted by Todd Sun May 17, 2009 1:40pm PDT
please....eat right, stay fit, live healthy...DIE ANYWAY!!! I am gonna leave with a bacon cheesburger hangin out of my mouth a delcious one!!!!!!Filled with greasy onions and mushrooms...
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