Satiety is highest for foods combining protein, fiber, and water — think Greek yogurt, beans, potatoes, eggs, and vegetable soups. These slow digestion and stretch the stomach, signaling fullness on fewer calories than dry, fatty, or sugary foods. Starting meals with a salad or broth soup is a simple way to eat less overall without feeling deprived.
Key facts:
- Protein + fiber + water = full
- Beans, eggs, potatoes, yogurt
- Soup/salad first helps
- Slows eating, signals full