Many diets come with specified diet plans or prepackaged meals in order to help you control your calorie intake. Because diet plans don't always fit individual body-types or metabolisms, you may find yourself hungry shortly after eating your diet meal. Adding healthy, natural foods to your meal in a way that doesn't significantly increase your calorie consumption can help you stay full while providing you with additional nutrients.
Fruits
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, adding a serving of fruit to a meal generally contributes 100 or fewer calories while increasing fiber and nutrient intake. If you find yourself craving something sweet after eating a meal, adding sliced berries, peaches, bananas or apples can curb your craving while filling you up. You can choose fresh, frozen or canned varieties, but if you choose canned fruit, make sure it's packed in water rather than syrup.
Vegetables
Most veggies, especially those with bright and vibrant colors, deliver wide varieties of vitamins and minerals in a high-fiber, low-calorie package. Add salads, sandwich toppings, or fresh veggies with low-calorie dips to your meals. If you've ever eaten a serving of baby carrots, you know how full you feel afterward. Nature provided humans with an all-natural health-food gift, so feel free to use vegetables generously with your diet meals.
Whole Grains
If you diet meal doesn't include an all-natural whole grain, adding a serving can increase your fiber intake and help you feel full, while providing your body with much-needed carbohydrates. Whole grains include popcorn, barley, oats and brown rice, as well as 100 percent whole grain pastas and breads. If your diet meal consists of yogurt and fruit, throw a little oatmeal on top. If your dinner consists of meat and vegetables, add 1/2 cup of brown rice.
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