Bananas

Bananas are a great alternative to sugary breakfast cereals for satisfying your sweet tooth first thing in the morning because they are high in fiber but low in calories. One medium banana has over 100 calories and 3 grams of dietary fiber, providing up to 12% of your daily fiber requirements in one shot.

Fiber slows the emptying of your stomach, reducing cravings and allowing you to feel fuller for longer. Increasing your fiber intake from fruits and vegetables has been linked to weight loss in a number of studies. Unripe bananas also contain resistant starch, a form of carbohydrate that your stomach and small intestine don't digest. Resistant starch has been shown in studies to help people eat less and lose belly fat. Bananas can be eaten alone or sliced and added to yogurt, cottage cheese, or oatmeal as a topping. Unripe, green bananas can also be included in your morning smoothie for a healthy dose of resistant starch.