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Hi I find myself grabbing some organic cheddar cheese or organic peanut butter for instance to satisfy my hunger. I need some ideas of other options. Especially in the later evening, if I don't have some sustaining protein I will wake up hungry during the night. Prefer something other than beans Thanks
anneh

What's your situation? Are you trying to lose weight? Do you have heart disease? If not, a little peanut butter isn't going to kill you. Tofu and tempeh are also high in protein and fat, but are OK in moderation if you're in good health and not trying to lose weight.

Have you tried carbohydrate snacks like potatoes and cereal and found that they don't satisfy your hunger? What about more calorie dense food like whole wheat bread?

Beans are the only truly low fat, high protein food I can think of that is reasonably calorie dense (foods like mushrooms and broccoli are actually quite high in protein on a per-calorie basis, but they are so low in calories they won't be satisfying on their own). Have you tried roasted garbanzo "nuts"? You might like those if you are a nut fan.

thanks for response. No don't have a weight problem really but sometimes feel guilty eating the cheese or the peanut butter (have almond butter also but not so keen on it). I do eat nuts so will try those, thanks

What about that hummus stuff? I never eat it ( I don't know why, its pretty good) but I know you can make your own and put it on some corn cakes with cucumber/tomatoes or anything else. ( check out the mcdougall approved before buying any) or you can just dip veggies in it! Good luck!

Why don't you pose your question to Jeff Novick in his forum here. There is no reason why you need protein to satiate yourself at night if you are eating enough healthy and satiating foods. Jeff could probably give you a great answer.

Honestly, the type and timing of your hunger sounds like you need to eat more of the unrefined, complex carbs, rather than protein.

Just a thought