The first, and probably the most obvious, way to lose weight is to
eat less. And the best way to do that is to find a way to suppress the
appetite. A good way to start is to eat protein.
It appears that a protein-rich diet can work on a cellular level to
decrease appetite. An interesting animal study from INSERM, the
French national medical research institute, and the Université Lyon
has uncovered new evidence that explains how protein-rich diets
stunt the appetite, according to a report in the journal Cell Metabolism.
The findings suggest a novel link that connects macronutrients
in the diet to hunger. (Macronutrients are proteins, fats, and carbs
that generate hormonal responses and provide the body with
building blocks to function properly and to repair damaged cell
tissue.)
In addition to protein’s ability to diminish appetite, the intestinal synthesis
of glucose activates the part of the brain involved in the control of
appetite, causing a subsequent decline in food consumption.
eating your protein first at the start of each
meal and snack.
A meal of fish (for protein) and fresh vegetables (for low glycemic
carbs), for example, will provide satiety without encouraging
the body to overeat
In fact, the foods and beverages having high glycemic index
create a vicious cycle of overeating—the more you eat, the
more you want. The ubiquitous bread basket placed before diners as
soon as they sit down in a restaurant is a prime example—just one
slice will immediately begin to stimulate the appetite and encourage
overeating. Next time you’re dining out, pass up that predinner roll
and opt instead for smoked salmon.
