Changing your eating habits can be really hard, and despite all of the fitness experts talking about how eating more greens will help you feel full, most people realize this isn’t always true. Also, cutting down on portion sizes can be a monolithic task!
If you’re trying to stick to a healthy diet but you’re feeling hungry all the time, take note: Quite a few veggies are essentially guilt free. The next time you’re tempted to grab a bag of chips, try a big serving of one of these veggies instead.
1. Kale
One cup of kale only has 33 calories, plus it’s full of fiber and protein. You also get a high dose of folate in each serving.
2. Tomatoes
Don’t be shy about adding these to your salad or eating them raw, as you’ll only consume about 25 calories per medium-sized fruit. You’ll also get plenty of B2 vitamins, potassium and fiber.
3. Celery
Full of potassium, folate and fiber, this veggie is mostly made of water. A half cup of celery is only 10 calories, according to the USDA, so eat away!
4. Grapefruit
Grapefruit is a popular diet food because it has a lot of fiber, which can make you feel full longer. If you can handle the lip-puckering flavor, eat these as often as you’d like. One half of a grapefruit has 50 calories.
5. Blueberries
Blueberries are a great addition to any breakfast (try topping your oatmeal with them). While these are a bit higher on the calorie scale (about 85 calories in 1 cup), this powerhouse berry contains 14% of your fiber needs — it’s also packed with antioxidants!
6. Cucumbers
Eat away at this water-based veggie. With only 45 calories per cucumber, you can toss these on your salads with unabashed freedom. Most of the nutrients are found in the peel, so make sure to leave a little on when you’re cutting them up, according to LiveStrong
7. Broccoli
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