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Carbohydrates are an easily accessible source of energy but some can also rapidly raise your blood sugar. Here’s the good news. What you eat before your carbs may create a more favorable blood sugar response. Here’s why
It’s not entirely accurate to say a person can solve their obesity problem by eating less and exercising more. Underlying obesity are biological factors that make it difficult to maintain any weight that’s lost. Still, a small number of people are able to do it. Read on and discover why it’s so hard to maintain weight loss and what people who do it successfully have in common.
What’s the most filling macronutrient? Protein, of course – but is plant protein as filling as animal protein? Read on and find out more about protein sources and their effect on appetite.
You’ve heard about the importance of protein – why you need it and how much you need. Protein helps to fill you up and keep you full longer. A recent study looked at the effects of a high-protein diet on weight gain, body composition and metabolism. Find out what interesting conclusions it drew.
Hunger can be a tough beast to tame, especially if you’re eating the wrong foods. This article discusses the role macronutrients play in controlling hunger. Find out which macronutrients are most satiating and how to change the composition of your diet to keep hunger at bay.
Are you having problems controlling your appetite? Try changing the types of fats you eat. A recent study shows that certain types of fat can interfere with appetite hormones like leptin and make it easier to overeat. Find out what types of fats to cut back on and what you can replace them with.
When you eat a salad, are you still hungry afterwards? Salads are healthy but not always filling. Fortunately, there are ways to make them more satisfying. Here are five healthy ways to turn a garden salad into a filling meal.
Have you ever wondered what it is that motivates you to eat? Here are five appetite hormones that play a major role in how much you eat or don’t eat it.
