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Hi Jeff. I am a little confused on your recommendations. I am not sure if whole potatoes or potato soup is best for satiety, or whole corn or grits for that matter is best. One is more processed/blended but lower in calorie density. I do understand your stance on smoothies. But I am finding soups rather filling and studies seem to support this. Thank you for you time.

I am a little confused by your question

Sounds like you are mixing up a few different things.

Studies have shown, that soups, when used as a pre-load, as a appetizer to an entree, have a large impact on satiety, hunger and lowering the total caloric intake of the overall meal. This has been discussed here

viewtopic.php?f=22&t=16680&p=152226

viewtopic.php?f=22&t=15766&p=143933

Potatoes, on the satiety scale, which tested whole foods against other whole foods, were the highest rated.

viewtopic.php?f=22&t=6004&p=41116

Perhaps you can clarify your confusion by being more specific in which recommendation you are confused about and what about it confuses you?

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Jeff

My question is that now that I'm close to my goal weight, its more of a struggle to lose the last pounds. I am wondering if it would be better to have the potato or the potato soup, the whole plain corn or soupy grits? Or is there not much of a difference?

The last few lbs are always the hardest as there is less room for any lee-way.

Lowering the calorie density of your diet along with being active, will be the best ways.

In regard to the foods you asked, a potato soup, made with potatoes and vegetables, will be lower in calorie density than just a potato.

The corn and the corn grits (if made with just ground whole grain corn and water, will be close in calorie density and both of them are fairly low.

I would recommend you review this thread

viewtopic.php?f=22&t=27290

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Jeff