Problems Filling Up

[gputman]

I have been on a gluten free diet for nearly 5 months now and I seem to not be able to fill up at meals. Does anyone have any suggestions on ways to not always feel hungry?

[Lisa]

Could you try to eat several small meals during the day, so you don't go into a main meal with hunger pangs.

[WW340]

I was hungry all the time when I first went gluten free. I finally greatly increased my protein intake and reduced my carbs, and that took care of the problem. If you don't have other food intolerances, try having more eggs, lean meats, nuts and peanut or other nut butters. I have never eaten so many eggs in my life, but now they are a staple in my diet. I take them hard boiled for lunch or snacks on the go. I make omlets at home.

[brigala]

Both very good suggestions. If you try those and they don't help, see your doctor. There are medical conditions which will cause a constant feeling of hunger. But try the suggestions, first. Make sure you're getting all the nutrients you need. See a registered dietitian if you're not sure how to do that. Going gluten-free upsets our whole sense of what we eat, and often we end up lacking in things like fiber, folate, and complex carbs. Or we end up eating so much "gluten-free" specialty food that we neglect protein or good oils.

Good luck!

-Elizabeth