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Avoid foods that have large amounts of calories (especially from fat, sugar, and refined carbs) for very little volume, such as cakes, potato chips, candy bars, and chocolate.
Instead, load up those that have high fiber and/or protein content, which are more likely to be satisfying in your stomach. Good choices include whole-meal bread, porridge, all-bran cereal, beefsteak, baked beans, apples and oranges. "The combination of fiber and protein keeps you feeling full for the longest period of time on the fewest calories. The fuller you feel after a meal, the less likely you'll be to overeat at the next meal," explains Tanya Zuckerbrot, M.S., R.D., author of The F-Factor Diet.
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