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Why don't fruits and vegetables fill me up?

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80+% of most fruits and veggies consist of water. It's important to get their nutrients, but their role is not to fill you up. You'll get that from non-refined carbs and proteins. read more

To add to Rich'a point, fruits and vegetables have a much higher ratio of nutrients to calories than meat, dairy, sweets, etc so you have to eat much more of them to get a satisfying amount of calories. read more

why is it when my portions consist mainly of fruits and vegetables, I am still hungry. I can eat a huge portion of fruits and veggies and still be starving. to feel full I want to eat meat, chicken, pasta, breads potatoes, rice. YUM. and in small portions I still feel hungry. read more

The findings go against the theory that people should 'fill up' on lots of fruit and veg to help them feel full for longer and prevent overeating on sugary and fat filled snacks. read more

why is it when my portions consist mainly of fruits and vegetables, I am still hungry. I can eat a huge portion of fruits and veggies and still be starving. read more

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