Understanding Hunger and Satiety

Hunger - one of your body’s strongest and most beneficial stimuli - helps insure that you consume enough Calories for your needs. However, it also works against you when you’re trying to lose weight.

http://www.nutritiondata.com/topics/fullness-factor?mbid=NDNL

Foods that contain large amounts of fat, sugar, and/or starch have low Fullness Factors, and are much easier to overeat. Foods that contain large amounts of water, dietary fiber, and/or protein have the highest Fullness Factors. These high-FF foods, which include most vegetables, fruits, and lean meats, do a better job of satisfying your hunger.