- Satiety and satiation are often used interchangeably to mean “satisfying hunger”. Technically speaking, however, satiation describes the lack of desire to continue eating a meal, whereas satiety is the feeling of fullness that allows us to stop eating for a while.
- Protein increases satiety more than carbohydrates and fat do, by increasing thermogenesis and through the direct effect of its constituent amino acids (notably leucine) on the brain.
- Fiber improves satiety through multiple mechanisms, including by slowing the absorption of a few nutrients (including fat).
- It’s unlikely that you’ll eat a boatload of carbs and fat without either much protein or fiber, then feel compelled to eat the protein and fiber afterwards. So starting a meal with protein and/or fiber is an easy way to make good outcomes more likely for yourself!
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