The feeling of fullness plays a crucial role in weight management and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Adopting eating habits that promote this feeling can help avoid excess and promote a balanced diet.
Here are some tips to help you feel fuller for longer.
- Eat slowly and savor every bite: Take the time to chew your food and appreciate the flavors. This gives your brain time to receive satiety signals, reducing the risk of overeating.
-Prioritize foods rich in fiber: Dietary fiber, found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, provides a longer-lasting feeling of satiety. It slows down digestion and helps maintain a stable energy level.
- Stay hydrated: Dehydration can sometimes be mistaken for hunger. Drink water throughout the day to ensure your body is well hydrated, which can help reduce unnecessary cravings.
- Opt for reasonable portions: Serve yourself moderate portions and listen to your body's signals.
- Avoid excessive portions which can lead to a feeling of discomfort after meals.
- Include protein in every meal: Protein is known for its ability to promote satiety. Include lean protein sources like chicken, fish, eggs, low-fat dairy products in your meals. Nüttree favors plant-based proteins in these energy balls.
What do Plant Proteins provide? Plant proteins play an essential role in regulating the feeling of satiety, offering a nutritious and sustainable solution to maintain a balanced diet.
These proteins, found in a variety of foods such as legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds, are rich in essential amino acids and fiber. When consumed, they activate the release of certain hormones, including leptin, which signal to the brain that the stomach is full. This hormonal response helps prolong the feeling of satiety, helping to regulate appetite and prevent overeating. By incorporating more sources of plant-based protein into our diet, we can not only promote our well-being, but also help promote a more environmentally friendly diet.
- Listen to your hunger and satiety signals: learn to recognize when you are hungry and when you are full. Listen to your body, it can help you avoid overeating and maintain a healthy weight.
- Practice mindfulness eating: Eliminate distractions during meals, such as the television or phone, to focus on food sensations. Mindfulness can help you recognize when you are full more easily.
By incorporating these simple habits into your daily life, you will be better equipped to feel satiety naturally and maintain a nutritional balance that is beneficial for your long-term health.
Nüttree energy balls, rich in essential nutrients, align perfectly with this quest for balance. Also, in several of our recipes we use chia seeds, a food renowned for its exceptional nutritional properties. Its ability to absorb water and form a gel in the stomach helps prolong the feeling of satiety, thus providing additional support in weight management and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Through this harmony of elements, Nüttree creates a food experience that nourishes not only your body but also your overall well-being.
See you soon,
Matthieu from the Nüt'Team
This article was written based on the chapter “Emotional Satiety” from the book “Understanding the Link Between Our Emotions and Our Appetite”
