How to build a satisfying meal

Looking for meal inspo that ticks all the boxes: easy to put together, delicious, fits in your Points® Budget, and keeps you full for hours? Check out our “recipe.”

Let’s dive a little deeper…

There’s no one right way to put together a meal. Nor must each one include the four categories above or be perfectly satisfying. But if you’re asking yourself, “Why am I hungry again? I just ate!” for the 4,637th time, having a recipe template that guides you toward satisfying food combinations can help—and keep you on track.

How? Building meals on a base of foods high in protein and fibre (nutrients known to keep you fuller longer because they digest slowly) means you’re less likely to overeat later. Meanwhile, incorporating flavour-boosting higher-Points ingredients you love (looking at you, cheese, dressing, and nuts) helps satisfy your brain.

Bottom line: The biggest key to weight loss is eating fewer kilojoules (or Points) than you use for energy. Satisfying both your stomach and psyche can make that—and reaching your goals—feel easier and more delicious.