The Number One Food for Beating Hunger

posted by Lauri on March 02, 2011

By Lauri Porten, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

What's the #1`food for beating hunger?

Bananas! Finally, my favorite snack is getting a little love in the press. Check out this post from Health.com Blogger, Shaun Chavis on why bananas are the best bet for beating those mid-afternoon hunger pangs.

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/food/bananas-the-ultimate-hunger-buster-2456998/

At 100 - 140 calories each, Banana's are a great tasting, healthy snack that can fit easily into your calorie budget. You can add a schmear of natural peanut butter for a protein boost too!

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