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Larkspur
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Filling foods-- post yours!

Post by Larkspur » Mon Oct 16, 2017 8:20 pm

I find protein like chicken or hardboiled egg works, but I am trying ease off animal protein. I've had success with white beans and tomato with a little proscuitto, and with fruit smoothies that have a whole apple blended in. Pita pizzas made with whole wheat pita are good. Oatmeal is mixed for me. I feel very full at first but it doesn't always last.

What works for you?

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Post by Whosonfirst » Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:02 pm

Turkey and stuffing(seriously). Spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna. Most cheeses(swiss, extra sharp, not cottage or ch-whizz.). Milkshakes(not very often).
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Post by ironchef » Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:57 pm

Oatmeal (what I call porridge) works for me, but only if I spruce it up - eg with a spoon of ground linseeds, some sour cream and a few berries. I think without additions the fat is a little low to last me. Steel cut oats definitely have more staying power, but I don’t have time on weekdays. Quick oats (quick microwave oatmeal) is forgotten within the hour.

Vegetarian chilli with tortillas- plenty of beans and veg, spread some avocado on the tortilla. Very filling.

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Post by Gracie » Tue Oct 17, 2017 3:51 pm

I'm a lifelong vegetarian, and lentils have always been a great filling food for me! Not only are they delicious (and inexpensive), but they can be added to a variety of things. You can make chili with them, use seasoned lentils as a topping/dressing for salads, use them as the filling for a sandwich (i.e. vegan sloppy joe), etc. I primarily use lentils for dense curries (so usually they are combined with vegetables), but I like to throw them in other random dishes to add a bit of bulk. :)

If you're looking for hearty vegetables, I enjoy eggplant in dishes as well as a bulking addition. It also has a multitude of uses across many cuisines/dishes, and it holds its texture well (whether fried, stewed, baked, boiled, etc.). :)

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Post by Skelton » Thu Nov 02, 2017 12:40 pm

Protein works well for me, two or even three eggs in the morning work well and hold me until lunchtime.
Oatmeal definitely does NOT hold me as I found out today. :x
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Post by Over43 » Sun Nov 05, 2017 3:26 pm

I have a special dish I created. It is grits, topped with two eggs over easy, Nalley's chilli, salsa, grated cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. One bowl, it is filling. I have noticed, for me, I need to use food combinations to keep full. A low carb breakfast leaves me hungry a few hours later. The same breakfast with a couple of slices of toast (I prefer white bread) keeps me going.

On a side note, my family is worn out on my special dish. :D
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Post by gingerpie » Sun Nov 05, 2017 6:00 pm

On a side note, my family is worn out on my special dish. Very Happy
Well then, what a fine opportunity for one of them to cook breakfast. :wink:

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Post by Whosonfirst » Mon Nov 06, 2017 12:33 am

Over43 wrote:I have a special dish I created. It is grits, topped with two eggs over easy, Nalley's chilli, salsa, grated cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. One bowl, it is filling. I have noticed, for me, I need to use food combinations to keep full. A low carb breakfast leaves me hungry a few hours later. The same breakfast with a couple of slices of toast (I prefer white bread) keeps me going.

On a side note, my family is worn out on my special dish. :D
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Post by Over43 » Wed Nov 08, 2017 2:07 am

I do not know. I just following the instructions. Us Idahoans are not known for our culinary skill when it comes to grits.
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