Low-carb Foods That Make You Feel Full

Carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet, but according to the Vermont Department of Health, excess carbohydrate consumption can lead to hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar. Eating too many carbs can also lead to weight gain. To help prevent weight gain and hyperglycemia, eat foods low in carbs. Better yet, consume low-carb foods that make you feel full to prevent overeating. Consult with your doctor first to make sure a low-carb diet is right for you.

Low-Carb Cheeses, Meats and Fish

Fat contributes to a feeling of fullness. Some cheeses that contain fat and are low in carbs include muenster, which contains 0.32 g of carbs per 1-oz. serving, low-fat cheddar cheese and low-fat Colby cheese, which contain 0.54 g of carbs per oz. An ounce of processed American cheese contains 0.45 g of carbs per 1-oz. serving. Two slices of extra lean ham has 0.43 g of carbs, broiled pork bacon contains 0.27 g of carbs per three medium slices. and one cooked chicken liver contains 0.17 g of carbs. Three oz. of roasted dark meat turkey and drumstick meat from roasted chicken contains no carbs. Plain fish contains zero carbs as well.

Low-Carb Vegetables

Vegetables make you feel full because they contain fiber and water. Radishes are a low-carb vegetable, and one fresh radish contains only 0.15 g of carbs. Broccoli, butterhead lettuce, romaine lettuce and cauliflower are low in carbs too. One fresh broccoli floweret contains 0.58 g of carbs. Two fresh, medium-size butterhead lettuce leaves contain 0.34 g of carbs. Two fresh romaine lettuce leaves contain 0.66 g of carbs. One fresh cauliflower floweret has 0.69 g of carbs.

Low-Carb Fruits

Fruit, like vegetables, are low in carbs and contain filling fiber and water, but some fruits are higher in carbs than others. Fruits with the lowest amount of carbs include red and green grapes, which contain about 5 g of carbs per 1/2-cup serving. Berries such as strawberries, raspberries and blackberries are low in carbs. Strawberries contain 6 g of carbs per 1/2-cup serving. Raspberries and blackberries contain 7 g of carbs per 1/2-cup serving. There are 6 g of carbs in 1/2 cup of cantaloupe. Papaya contains 7 g of carbs and watermelon contains 6 g.

Other Low-Carb Foods

Water and carbonated club soda contain no carbohydrates, so you can drink as much as you want without concern about taking in too many carbs. Water is filling too. Since butter contains fat, you can add a small amount of butter to vegetables to make them more filling. One tbsp. of butter contains only 0.01 g of carbs. Oils such as canola, soybean and corn oil contain no carbs.