Tuesday 26 April 2011

5 Belly-filling Foods

5 Belly-Filling Foods
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Silence a growling stomach with these satisfying options, courtesy of Men's Health nutrition advisor Jonny Bowden, Ph.D. Each offers a hunger-fighting dose of protein, along with fiber or fat, to help keep you full for hours after you've eaten.
Almonds

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Along with 6 grams of protein, a handful (1 ounce) of almonds contains almost 9 grams of healthy monounsaturated fat.


Oatmeal

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You can thank the 4 grams of fiber in a 1-cup serving for this breakfast staple's stick-to-your-ribs quality.

Salmon

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A 3.5-ounce serving contains 22 grams of protein and is a top source of omega-3 fats.


Quinoa


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Quinoa cooks up like any grain, but it contains the same type of muscle-building protein found in eggs and meat.


Black Beans


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All legumes provide a ton of nutrients, but black beans lead the pack with equal amounts of protein and fiber—15 grams in a cup. They're a great addition to almost any salad.