5 Foods That Fill You Up and Aid Weight Loss

There are so many diets and weight loss tips spouted each day online. Of course it gets confusing. But we want to start with the basics a.k.a. finding the foods that fill you up, keep you fuller longer and fuel the metabolism. Let's say goodbye to the days of clinging to unsupported studies that we heard somewhere and statistics taken out of context. We insist they must be true, because a friend heard it from a friend who used to want to be a personal trainer. Gone are those confusing weight loss tips. Let's get back to basics.

Here are 5 foods that fill you up and help with losing weight:

1. Apples: Granny Smith Apples are still the best kind for your health because they have the least amount of sugar. According to nutritionists at Tufts University, pectin in a whole apple is more filling than its equivalent amount in a fruit juice. Therefore, eating a raw apple is always better than a processed fruit.

2. Eggs: You really can have your egg and eat it too. Eggs continue to be the ideal protein-delivery system and have been for the last 30 years. Add it to any meal, breakfast, lunch or dinner, and pack a 6-gram protein punch. Protein fuels the muscles, boosts metabolism and keeps hunger at bay. These little round, white delectables are one of the best sources of protein that you can eat everyday. Eggs have gotten an undeserved bad rep but they still are a great source of healthy nutrients, especially helping to keep you fuller longer and stave off cravings. 

3. Oats and barley: we don’t usually look at our morning meal as immune boosting – but these grains found in our warm cereal contain beta-glucan.  This fiber has both antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, helping to boost immunity and promote healing.

4. Hello figs: Figs are not only really good for you (hello Mediterranean diet staple!) but they are naturally sweet in flavor. They're a great snack for anytime of day and they also keep you fuller longer. They are a great source of fiber and a single fig only has 37 calories — the perfect food to fill you up.

5. Greek Yogurt: A great source of calcium and protein, greek yogurt also helps stave off cravings keeping you fuller longer. Protein is our best friend indeed for avoiding eating too much. Protein burns fat, builds muscle, keeps your fuller longer and continues to be one of the most satisfying food groups you can eat. Oh and did we mention there are some seriously delicious options? And now, new research shows losing weight highly depends on your protein intake and not just from the typical chicken but more veggies.