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The most satiating food consumption is associated with reduced intake at the next meal and, therefore, greater control of the calories consumed. The results of this and other investigations, the presence of protein, fiber and water in food causes greater sense of satiety, in part, because it slows gastric emptying and the person has the impression of having a full stomach for more time.

More watery foods such as fruits, vegetables, vegetable soups and stocks give a sense of fullness because they amount to the stomach and also have low energy density, because they are so rich in water contribute few calories. Fiber helps because, although it is not digested, it needs water to be removed, so it provides bulk to waste in the intestines and cause the person a feeling of fullness. For this reason, it should choose whole grain foods.

In terms of common foods, it is convenient to consume, both between meals and main meals, foods with nutritional characteristics mentioned above: high in fiber, water and rich in protein, but without excess fat. Calm the appetite vegetable sandwich bread with cheese or lean (rich in fiber and protein) to a sandwich of white bread (no fiber) with chocolate, but the calories of the two products are the same. Read the rest of this entry »

The ability to satisfy and calm the appetite is different for different foods, even when they consume the same amount of calories. This aspect is relevant for the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity, particularly for those who have real difficulty following a diet because they are hungry.

The aqueous foods get a greater sense of fulfillment despite provide fewer calories

15 years ago, Susan Holt and colleagues from the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Sydney, Australia, published in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported a study of its investigations into the satiating capacity of food. The development of the study was comprehensive and designed a “satiety” validated for common foods. To this end, they chose 38 servings, 240 calories of various foods regarded as the most satiating and classified into six categories: fruits, bakery products, snacks, carbohydrate-rich foods, protein foods and breakfast cereals. Participants consumed food and beverages at will, without limit, and the feeling that they had scored after 15 minutes and eat every two hours. Read the rest of this entry »

This time you talk about one that is fashionable these days, the Greek diet. This is a healthy menu includes fruits and vegetables that mainly because their aim is to increase consumption of fresh food. Also gives prominence to the honey and olive oil.

Want to take the Greek diet? First, note that breakfast should be provided with fresh seasonal fruits, especially citrus. This is usually accompanied by toast and honey, coffee and traditional.

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