We Eat, And Yet We Are Hungry. What Are The Culprits?
Author: Alexander Bruni
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Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
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Consumption of certain foods leaves the feeling of satiety for a significantly shorter time.
Consumption of any food can satisfy our hunger for a while, but exactly how long the satiety will last is what varies. Fiber , protein and fat help in satiety and without them food can not satisfy hunger for long. Here are some of them ...
Wheat bread
It may be high in fiber, but it lacks protein and fat. To make the sandwich more filling, it is advisable to replace the jam with healthy fats such as peanut butter. However, we should not overdo the quantities.
Proteins
Although egg whites are high in protein , they are low in calories and no fat. So when we eat only the white of the egg , the feeling of satiety will not last for long.
The whole egg, together with the yolk, provides useful fats that further enrich the diet. In addition, eggs contain significant amounts of selenium and vitamin D , which is good for bones.
Skimmed milk products
Yes, they contain fewer calories , but leave the feeling of satiety to a much lesser extent. Therefore, it is advisable to skip skim milk and choose whole milk.
Pickles and salty snacks
These foods contain large amounts of salt , as a result of which the feeling of thirst appears , hunger increases and we are less satiated. Instead, it is advisable to limit the consumption of salty foods and increase that of water to counteract the hunger caused by thirst.
White rice
The starch contained in rice causes a drop in blood sugar levels just minutes after consuming this food. It is advisable to replace white rice with brown, thus, due to the fiber content in it, it is more likely to leave a feeling of satiety for longer.