1. Broth-Based Soup
As long as it is between 100-150 calories, if you start your meal with a cup of soup, you may end up eating less.
2. Tuna
High in protein and containing only healthy fats, tuna is a good, filling meal. Though it's also high in mercury, so eat in moderation!
3. Eggs
A protein-rich breakfast may help to dissuade your cravings for snacks throughout the day. Eat some sausage with your eggs and you'll be set.
4. Beans
Beans are a great source of protein, high in fiber, and slow to digest. That means that having eaten beans, you'll feel full longer, which will keep you from eating more. It's great that they're filling, inexpensive, and versatile so they can be used in many recipes. Plus there are many different varieties.
5. Brown Rice
Brown rice, even though it is a carb, is very nutritional and is absorbed slowly so it will make you feel full for a longer amount of time.
6. Oatmeal
Though you'll want to avoid instant oatmeal or adding sugar, oatmeal is healthy and filling. Just try natural sweeteners like honey, cinnamon, or nutmeg.
7. Fruit
You can never go wrong with fruit, seeing as they're all filled with vitamins, minerals, and fiber that are vital to healthy dieting and weight loss. Always opt for whole fruit rather than sauce or juice. You'll get all of the nutrients and the chewing lets your body know that you've eaten something substantial. If you decide to go with canned fruit, be sure to choose the kind packed in 100% fruit juice and not in syrup.
8. Vegetables
You've probably grown up being told to "eat your veggies." But if you just add some to the dishes that you already enjoy, like cutting some cauliflower or zucchini into your macaroni and cheese, you'll bulk up the dish and end up eating fewer calories. Plus vegetables are filled with vitamins and minerals that your body needs.
9. Nuts
If you need a snack, then eating nuts like almonds, peanuts, walnuts, and pecans are a great way to keep you from wanting to eat too much during a later meal.
10.Yogurt
It can be Greek or traditional, but yogurt is great for any diet. Nutritional and low in fat, it's good for a snack or a meal.
The right foods can help you lose weight.
When dieting, you should be sure to keep healthy and don't rob your body of the nutrients that it needs. Be sure to eat foods that will provide your body with nutrition while helping you to shed the weight that you're trying to lose.