"It’s no secret that many low calorie foods leave you decidedly unsatisfied. While they may taste great while you eat them, low calorie meals and snacks can leave you hungry.

Is there a solution? There are a number of low calorie foods that will help to fill you up and keep you satisfied. Here are some guidelines for finding them.

Fiber plays an important role in satiation. Choosing foods that are high in fiber can help give your food staying power. High fiber foods include vegetables and whole grains.
Low fat dairy such as skim milk, yogurt and low fat cheese can keep you satisfied. The dairy protein found in these foods burns more slowly than carbohydrates, staying in your system longer and keeping your body from experiencing food cravings and premature hunger.
Low fat protein such as white meat chicken, turkey, egg whites, fish and lean cuts of meat have a slower burn rate than carbohydrates and can therefore be more satisfying.
Fresh vegetables – especially fibrous vegetables – are very satiating. Not only that, but you can eat an awfully large amount of fresh vegetables for a very low calorie count.
While not traditionally considered a low calorie food, nuts are extremely satisfying. The secret to making nuts a low calorie food that can fill you up is portion control. One ounce of peanuts has less than 200 calories, but can keep you satisfied for hours. Likewise, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter added to whole grain piece of toast adds less than 200 calories, but adding that peanut butter can keep you from getting hungry for hours"