Most people have experienced the feeling of eating a lot but still feeling hungry, Some even worry and ask, "Why do I get hungry so quickly?". In fact, not all foods can keep you full for long, and certain ones may make you hungry quicker.
1. Croissant
The soft, buttery layers of a croissant are perfect with a cup of coffee at breakfast. However, this food won’t keep you full for long. They’re loaded with fat and white flour but low in beneficial nutrients so that they give more calories without leaving satiating hunger. If you want a breakfast that will last you to lunch, a poached egg on whole-grain toast should do the trick.
2. Low-fat yogurt
Foods that require more chewing generally help you feel fuller for longer. By that measure, low-fat yogurt, which melts quickly in your mouth, doesn’t rate well. Moreover, low-fat yogurt often contains sweeteners that can spike your blood sugar without the dairy fat that can help you feel full. To avoid quick hunger, try plain, full-fat yogurt with granola, fresh berries, and nuts instead. This combination provides more fiber, requires more chewing, and satisfies your hunger better.
3. Muffins
Muffins are not nutrient-dense. They are packed with refined white flour, sugar, and fats - a perfect way to pack in the calories without satisfying your hunger. Therefore, muffins are not a suitable choice for breakfast.
4. White rice
Regular white rice can cause a spike, and then crash, your blood sugar levels, which leaves you feeling hungry again. To avoid this, choose brown rice instead, which does not cause abrupt blood sugar fluctuations. Make sure not to overcook it.
5. Egg whites
If you skip egg yolks to cut calories, you’ll miss out on feeling full for longer. That’s because the yolk is nature’s “complete protein” thanks to amino acids, which your body uses to build cells. Recent studies suggest that the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in a whole egg are not harmful, so enjoy a whole egg to feel fuller for longer.
6. Cereals with Artificial Sweetener
Artificial sweeteners often lurk in cereals, , especially those labeled “reduced sugar”. These sweeteners can affect blood sugar levels and actually make you hungrier. This may be because when you consume artificially sweetened products with zero calories, your body may continue seeking real calories, leading to persistent hunger.
7. Fruit juice
The fiber in whole fruits helps you feel full and slows the release of sugar into your bloodstream. When you consume fruit juice without the fiber, your blood sugar levels can spike and then drop quickly, leaving you feeling hungry again.
8. White bread
White bread lacks the fiber and nutrients of whole grains, which are essential for keeping you full. A better alternative is whole-grain bread. You have many options, such as whole wheat, rye, or even multigrain bread. Try a few to find one that suits your taste and supports a healthy diet.
9. French fries
Bake or boil your potatoes and they’ll satisfy your hunger better than most foods on the planet. However, frying potatoes in oil and adding salt has the opposite effect. Moreover, french fries contain more fats and salt than plain potatoes, which negatively impacts your health.
10. Alcohol
Studies show that consuming alcohol increases your overall calorie intake throughout the day. For example, after a few drinks in the afternoon, you may no longer feel like having a healthy dinner of steamed fish and broccoli. Instead, you might opt for a cheeseburger with fries, which leaves you with a lingering feeling of hunger.
11. Donuts
These fried, sugar-coated treats are calorie-dense but lack nutritional value. The refined white flour quickly breaks down into sugar, and the glaze adds more to spike and crash your blood sugar. These factors, combined with almost zero nutritional benefits, you’ll be hungry again in no time.
12. Soda
Research supports that people who drink carbonated sodas tend to get more calories in a day. Scientists suggest that soda may either make you feel hungrier or fail to make you feel full. Another theory is that the sugar in soda increases your craving for more sweet foods.
These 12 food types are notable for making you feel hungry quickly. Plan a balanced diet to ensure your body stays healthy and well-nourished.
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