More than a third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Chronic sleep deprivation may increase the risk of...
Mankaiis a protein-rich, aquatic plant strain of duckweed. It has the sameprotein profile as eggs and contains the nine essential amino acids.The mankai strain is particularly rich in iron, zinc, vitamin A,vitamin B complex and vitamin B12. A new study...
Avocados contain a lot of fiber, potassium, vitamin B6 andvitamin C. According to a new study, substituting avocados for refinedcarbohydrates may significantly suppress hunger and increase meal satisfaction. Participants in the study included thirty-one overweight or obeseadults between the ages...
Approximately 17% of children and adolescents in the US are affected by childhood obesity. A recent study suggests that consuming oligofructose-enriched inulin daily may help increase feelings of fullness and lead to lower calorie intake in overweight and obese children....
Legumes are a dry fruit that grows in a shell or pod, such as beans, peas, or peanuts. A recent study suggests that legume-based meals may be more satiating than pork and veal-based meals. Participants in the study included 43...
Satiety is the feeling of fullness after eating. Two recent studies suggest that taking psyllium, a soluble, gel-forming, non-fermented fiber supplement, may improve satiety and help people feel full for longer periods of time. Participants in the first study included...
A recent study suggests that drinking two cups of coffee enriched with inulin, whey protein, and dextrin per day may lower feelings of hunger and boost satiety. Participants in the study included 269 people who were given either a control...
Soluble fiber attracts water and turns to gel during digestion, which slows digestion. A recent study suggests that drinking soluble fiber in tea while eating a meal may increase satiety hormones and lower hunger in healthy men and women. Participants...
Weight loss involves a variety of factors, including eating a healthy diet and reducing caloric intake. A recent study suggests that eating oatmeal for breakfast may be the best way to increase satiety and consume a lower-calorie lunch, particularly in...
