Are you struggling to find meals that keep you fuller for longer?
Want something that the whole family will like and that is SIMPLE?
You are going to love this blog post!
I have a pretty chill relationship with food (stress free and easy) now and I love nourishing my body! I am going to share some of my go to dishes to do this.
I will also discuss WHY and what about these meals will keep you fuller for longer – so that you can do this with other meals
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4 Nutrient Packed, Simple to Cook, Lunch/ Dinner Ideas to Keep You Fuller For Longer That the Whole Family Will Enjoy
1) Veggie Bowls
I love creating veggie bowls! There are endless things you can put in them and variations; do it right and they will keep you fuller for longer. They are always a win if you are feeding a family because there is bound to be something everyone likes.
Here is the core components which are normally in these bowls and some ideas for you (this can be adjusted):
- Veggies: typically some sort of leafy greens and another type of vegetable: spinach, shredded cabbage, beetroot, corn, grated carrot, mushroom, cucumber, tomato
- Whole grain/ carbohydrate source: roasted potatoes, roasted kumara, steamed rice, quinoa
- Protein source: chickpeas, beans, edamame, seitan, tofu
- Dressing: hummus, sauces, avocado
- Extras: nuts, seeds, sprouts
(plus, more!)
One of my favourite combos:
Spinach, grated carrots, beetroot, corn, cucumber, kumara, potatoes, chickpeas, avocado and hummus.
2) Roasted Vegetables
This is a great meal, and you can make plenty at once, so even better! (hello leftovers for snacks, or meals).
You can roast so many different vegetables and similar to veggie bowls you can pretty much pick and choose what you use based on what you and your family like.
Plus all of the amazing nutrition you will get will help keep you fuller for longer!
Some ideas: potatoes, kumara, pumpkin, broccoli, cauliflower, courgette, asparagus, capsicum, tomato, cabbage.
Basically any vegetable! Obviously different vegetable types will take less or more time, so keep this in mind. You could also add a protein source such as chickpeas or tofu.
I personally do not use any oil on my roasts (instead I season them well) to maximize the amount of nutrition I am getting by consuming more nutrient dense foods to make up my meal. You could still use a bit of oil, it is totally up to you but I wanted to mention this.
3) Curries
There are so many variations of curry and they are so delicious! Here is a link to a curry that is very similar to what I make (even the added vegetables as mentioned next)!
I always add in extra chopped vegetables: this will keep you fuller for longer because it simply adds in nutrition.
4) Shepherds Pie
What a classic right?
We looove a shepherds pie in this house and I love how nutritious this dish can be. It is a veggie packed meal that everyone loves.
For the “mince” layer you can use some sort of bean (or lentil) mixture – here is a recipe you could try (key tip add some shredded spinach or similar) :
https://healthylivingjames.co.uk/speedy-lentil-bolognese/
For the mash potatoes on top I personally use enough milk to get that creamy mashed potato consistency along with salt and pepper to taste. Simple as that!
Throw the bean/ lentil mix and potatoes on top into the oven to grill the top and enjoy.
This is another dish that will help keep you fuller for longer!
These Dishes Will Keep You Fuller for Longer
Naturally meals with plenty of vegetables, beans etc will keep you fuller for longer, for a few reasons:
- Extra micro-nutrients
- All of the macro-nutrients
- Fibre!
- Plus they are delicious! (ok this may not be a reason they keep you fuller – but it is still important to note!)
In Closing:
Creating meals that are nutritious, delicious and simple does not have to be overwhelming and I hope you have been able to see this in this weeks post!
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