As many people scramble to donate food, some perishable goods are smarter choices than others. The key, experts say, is to provide foods that help keep a person fuller for longer.
“Foods that are higher in fiber and higher in protein,” said Sarah Smith, a clinical dietitian with University of Michigan Health–Sparrow. “Items such as beans and lentils, nut butters — those are examples of protein-rich foods that keep us fuller longer.”
Canned fish and chicken also make the list, along with fibrous foods like vegetables, fruits, and whole grains such as brown rice, pasta, quinoa and oatmeal…