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    The Healthiest Foods That Fill You Up

    A woman feeding grapes to her husband while they recline on their sofaCookies, chips, and other high-fat foods can taste great. But they have little nutritional value, and they pack a lot of calories in a small portion — so they’re energy-dense. You can eat more without overloading on calories. Here’s how: Choose low-density foods. These foods — such as apples, oranges, and other fruits — have fewer calories for a larger portion. And they keep you feeling full longer.

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    1. Fruits and Vegetables

    A little creativity can go a long way to get kids more interested in low-calorie dense foods. Cut fruit and vegetables into fun shapes — like carrot flowers or watermelon stars. Use veggies or  fruits to make a funny face on  an open-faced sandwich or a bowl of cereal.

    2. Water-Rich Foods

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    The Top Healthiest Foods…EVER [PHOTOS]
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    A bunch of spinach leaves One whole and one sliced sweet potato A bowl of broccoli A banana Oranges Apricots A bowl filled with red kidney beans A piece of cooked salmon on a plate Two pieces of raw turkey breast Half of an avocado A green plastic spoon filled with brown rice Three tomatoes in water A bowl of oatmeal with three blueberries A raw steak on a white plate A glass container of yogurt sitting on a blue-green cotton napkin beside a white spoon Pieces of dark chocolate dusted with cocoa powder A bowl of fresh eggs A bowl of vegetable soup Watermelon slices Red Bell Pepper Garlic A bowl of cherries Half of a red onion sitting on a cutting board beside a knife A spoonful of carrots Almonds A green olive sitting in a glass dish of olive oil A close-up image of fresh blueberries A spoonful of peanut butter A sliced mango splashing into water A glass mug of green tea sitting on a glass saucer A pear wrapped with a yellow tape measure Pistachios A glass of water A bowl of strawberries A skillet filled with kale A container of black beans A glass of red wine against a black background Three tuna slices A piece of catfish with potatoes Green beans on a cutting board A grilled chicken breast and asparagus on a plate A bowl of blackberries Cracked walnuts Raw wheatgrass, a glass of wheatgrass juice and a pitcher of water A wooden basket of cranberries A clear dish of flax seed oil beside a pile of flax seeds Cabbage Mushroom Pomegranate seeds
    By Felicia Vance, BDO Staff Writer