Low-Calorie Filling Foods

Do you always feel hungry and in order to appease your hunger, munch on eatables? Do you end up eating junk and unhealthy food stuff to satisfy the pangs of hunger, and then are hit by a wave of guilt on what you've eaten? If your answer is yes, then the only solution is to consume foods that are nutritious and help you in feeling full.

Low-calorie filling foods provide all the necessary nutrients required by the body. These foods are rich in fibers, proteins, vitamins and minerals but are low in calories. They also have a high content of water in them. There are many low-calorie foods like broths, vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grain breads. They contain a lot of essential nutrients and are also energy giving foods.

List of Low-Calorie Foods That Make You Feel Full

There are a few foods, low in calories and high in nutrient content, that equal a sumptuous meal. These foods are apt for people who want to lose those extra kilos and yet maintain optimal weight.

• Fruits like apples, peaches and pears
• Low fat cottage cheese
• Oats porridge
• Tofu
• Muesli
• Boiled potatoes
• Fish
• Broccoli
• Rice (both white and brown)
• Boiled beans
• Brussels sprouts

Low-Calorie Filling Recipes

There are many yummy and appetizing low-calorie filling foods. Given below are a few recipes of that are equally delicious and easy to make. These recipes can also be used for making low-calorie filling breakfast and low-calorie filling dinners.

Low-Calorie Pizza

Ingredients for Pizza Crust

• 2 ½ cups flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon yeast
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon cornmeal (yellow or white)

Ingredients for Pizza Filling

• 2 ounces skimmed mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup sauteed spinach
• 1 tablespoon sauteed sliced onion
• ½ cup sauteed sliced mushrooms

Method

Take a large bowl and combine the flour, yeast and salt together. Add extra virgin olive oil and hot water to the mixture and knead the flour for about 5 minutes. Add extra flour if required in order to keep the dough pliable. After you have kneaded the dough, cover the bowl with a damp towel for about half an hour. Form a pie or pizza base and sprinkle cornmeal on top. Add the sauteed vegetables and cheese on top and bake this pizza in a preheated oven at 400 degrees till the crust turns golden brown in color and cheese melts.

Low-Calorie Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 1 package of Lipton soup mix
• ½ head of green cabbage, diced
• 6 large green onions, diced
• 2 bouillon flavoring cubes (either chicken or beef)
• 2 red bell peppers, diced
• 1 stick celery, chopped
• 2 cans of tomatoes
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon parsley
• Salt to taste

Method

Take a large pot and spray it with cooking spray. Saute the onions, carrots and peppers till the onions turn tender and golden brown in color. Add water and bring it to boil. Now add the cabbage, soup mix, bouillon cubes and seasonings and stir well till the cubes dissolve in water. Add the tomatoes and keep stirring continuously till the desired consistency of a soup is obtained.

Low-Calorie Dream Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 2 Tablespoons of Whipped Topping
• 3 packs of no calorie sweetener
• 1 dessert shell - cake

Method

Put 3 spoons of the sliced strawberries in a bowl and heat it in a microwave till they separate and become warm. Remove the bowl from the microwave and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes and add the sweetener. Top the cake with the sweetened strawberry glaze and sliced strawberries. You can also add an extra pack of sweetener if you require more sweet.

Low-Calorie Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound extra lean ground beef
• 25 saltine crackers, crushed
• 1 raw egg
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• Salt to taste

Method

Take a large bowl and mix the ground beef, pepper, crackers and salt. Roll this mixture into medium-sized balls and place them on a greased baking sheet. Bake these balls in a preheated oven at about 350 degrees till the balls turn golden brown.

Low-Calorie Fish and Couscous

Ingredients

• ½ pound salmon (or any other fish of your choice like cod or flounder)
• 1 package Couscous
• ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
• ¼ cup sliced onions
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped dried tomatoes
• Salt to taste

Method

Clean the fish and season it with lemon pepper, pepper and salt and place it on a baking dish. Bake the fish in a preheated oven at 350 degrees till the fish appears flaky. Cook the pasta as per the instructions given on the package and keep it aside. Saute the vegetables in a pan sprayed with cooking spray, till the vegetables become tender. Transfer the fish and pasta to a serving dish and top it with cooked vegetables.

The next time you feel hungry, munch on these low-calorie filling foods that will not only give a feeling of fullness but keep a check on the calories you consume. Eat healthy to stay healthy!

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