https://www.amazon.com/Organic-India-Psyllium-Herbal-Powder/dp/B0016AXN7A
[still was not good eough at curbing a particular kind of hunger i had last night]
What are your favorite low(er) calorie, low calorie-per-volume-ratio, or appetite-suppressing foods?
I tried valiantly to fight the urge to say ‘but at least you didn’t eat plastic’
Too soon?
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Ugh lead
Finally found out, it has the lowest lead of ALL tested compounds. 0.58 mcg per 4g fiber
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Everything has lead, it’s just about cost/benefit.
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Ah seeing this a day after my bulk miracle rice shipped. Responding to bookmark for next time!
wow thanks for polluting my thread with high-calorie BS and rubbing salt into the wound of crsociety’s death
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This is not plastic-free, they pass through plastic filters (though it’s still cold). better to just make your own coffee in a moka pot (which I just bought)
Short answer
Yes—if you define “fill you up” as the immediate sensation of stomach‑stretching fullness, a pound (≈ 454 g) of a loose, leafy salad mix usually feels more filling than the same weight of riced cauliflower. That’s because the salad takes up roughly twice the physical volume in your stomach, triggering stretch‑receptors that drive early satiation. But if you care about how long that fullness lasts, the picture gets murkier: riced cauliflower delivers far more fiber and a bit more protein, so its satiety can catch up or even exceed the salad after 60–90 minutes.
Why the salad wins on “first‑hour” fullness
| 1 lb salad mix (mostly lettuce / greens) | 1 lb riced cauliflower | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical calories | ≈ 64 kcal (14 kcal ⁄ 100 g) | ≈ 114 kcal (25 kcal ⁄ 100 g) |
| Dietary fiber | ≈ 4.5 g | ≈ 11 g |
| Approx. cups of food | ~ 8 cups (very airy) | ~ 4 cups (finely minced) |
| Energy density | 0.14 kcal / g | 0.25 kcal / g |
- Greater stomach distension. Barbara Rolls’ “volumetrics” studies show that larger‑volume, lower‑energy‑dense preloads suppress subsequent intake more than smaller‑volume, higher‑energy‑dense ones—even when weight is held constant.
- Longer chewing & slower eating. A mound of greens simply takes longer to get down, letting satiety hormones (GLP‑1, PYY) begin to rise before you finish the plate.
- Higher water load. Leafy mixes are ~95 % water, so gastric emptying slows just enough to amplify the stretch signal without adding calories.
Why cauliflower may “stick” longer
- Double‑plus fiber. Cauliflower supplies ~11 g fiber / lb (much of it fermentable pectin & hemicellulose), versus ~4–5 g for lettuce. Viscous‑fermentable fibers prolong satiety by delaying gastric emptying and generating short‑chain fatty acids in the colon that boost PYY & GLP‑1.
- Slightly more protein & micronutrients. Extra protein (≈ 9 g / lb) plus vitamin C and choline modestly slow return of hunger.
- Texture matters. Even though riced cauliflower is denser, each tiny “grain” still adds oral processing time and delivers more uniform fiber than the watery stems of lettuces.
Practical takeaways
- For a very low‑calorie, high‑volume plate that tames hunger right now, load up leafy greens and other fluffy veg (cabbage slaw, spring mix).
- If you need staying power without many calories, combine the two: e.g., ½ lb salad + ½ lb riced cauliflower gives you both stretch and fiber.
- Add a little healthy fat or protein. Either option is < 120 kcal / lb; a drizzle of olive oil, nuts, or grilled chicken can curb rebound hunger without blowing calories.
- Beware one‑size‑fits‑all rules. Individual satiety responses differ by gut‑hormone sensitivity, meal timing, and what else you pair with the vegetables.
Bottom line:
Right after eating, the salad feels fuller because it crowds the stomach; a bit later, the cauliflower’s extra fiber evens the score. Using both (or other low‑energy‑dense, high‑fiber veggies) is an easy way to stay satisfied on very few calories.
Just eat raw carrots. One will fill you up. Two or three and you’ll feel like you’ve been kicked in the guts by a donkey!
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