{HMW} Filler foods vs. satisfying foods: what your body is actually looking for

Dear Reader,

Have you ever eaten a meal, only to be hungry an hour later, and start scouring the fridge and cabinets?

>>> Or eaten something but have no memory of eating it or enjoying it? <<<<

Why does this happen?

For many, the answer is simple:

Your brain has not been consciously aware of having eaten.

In order to have your brain fully register pleasure and satiety, it needs to be present and engaged in the eating experience.

That means slowing down while you eat, chewing more, and not multitasking or being distracted while you eat.

Easy to say, harder to do, I know….but important, nonetheless.

Another reason you might be hungry an hour later is because you’ve been focusing on “filler foods” instead of foods that give you full-body satiety.

So, if you’re filling up on foods that don’t contain at least some fat, protein and fiber, you’re very likely going to be hungry again soon after or antsy for something else.

This is because you filled your tummy only.

The key to lasting satisfaction with your food experiences is to strive for full-body satiety.

So, how do you do this strategically?

Step 1: Join the free Just One More Bite Community over on Heartbeat

Step 2: RSVP for our first new member meet & greet on Thursday, June 6th at noon eastern (we already have dozens of new members!)

Step 3: Stay for the whole session where I'll share my best practices for planning truly satisfying, filling and delicious meals - plus I'll teach you the 3 levels of food satiety.

Have it:

Interesting article alert: Is loving food the secret to eating less of it? (gift article)

Your name in Landsat (this was fun. See mine below)

Made it:

5-Senses Sunday

The loudest sound ever recorded on earth, what outer space actually smells like, why the mug you drink from changes how your coffee tastes, and the color most associated with appetite suppression.

This week's 5-Senses Sunday is live!!

Want it:

Creatine gummies - I've tried the powder and it is gritty and unpleasant. These seem like an easier way to partake.

Ingredient Spotlight:

Ube

Ube is a purple potato similar to the orange sweet potatoes you probably already eat regularly. Although similar in shape and size, Ube usually has darker skin and a deep purple flesh.

If you're a foodie, you've probably been spotting the humble Ube show off it's beautiful purple hue in smoothies, pancakes, ice cream, lattes and many desserts. People say it tastes like a cross between a coconut and pistachio - yum!

Due to its purple hue, this root veg is filled with anthocyanins, an antioxidant that has shown to improve blood pressure, lower inflammation and protects against some cancers

Here are some Ube recipe ideas to get you started and look for this unique ingredient in speciality food stores and trendy bakeries.

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What I'm Reading: The Adults, by Allison Espach