Calorie Quality Factor 1: Satiety (Part 2)

“Protein, along with fiber and water, were significantly and positively correlated with satiety scores.” – T.L. Halton, Harvard University

What is satiety? It is generally understood that satiety refers to the sensation or signals that occur after a meal that prevents a person from eating further before hunger returns.

No food is more satiating than protein. In addition to water and fiber (Part 1), the amount of protein in food impacts whether our brain is telling us we are hungry or full. While water and fiber help us feel satisfied by activating the stretch receptors in our digestive organs, protein satisfies us by triggering short- and long-term Satiety hormones. More protein means more “full” signals being sent to our brains’ Satiety centers via our hormones. And by eating more protein we can “full” ourselves into burning bunches of body fat 🙂

These scientific findings have been shown in numerous clinical trials:

• University of Washington Study: People ate an unlimited quantity of calories while having the percentage of protein in their diet increased from 15% to 30%. They responded by unconsciously avoiding 441 excess calories per day without feeling hungry.

• University of Sussex Study: People ate either a high-protein or a low-protein meal. The high-protein people unconsciously ate 26% less than the low-protein people at their next meal without feeling hungry.

• University of Leeds Study: People ate the exact same weight of food, but one group ate a higher percent from protein. The higher-protein group unconsciously ate at least 19% fewer calories than the lower-protein group without feeling hungry.

• Karolinska Hospital Study: People ate more or less protein for lunch. The more-protein group got full on 12% fewer calories at dinner than the less-protein group.

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There is no lack of proof. Here is a summary of what researchers said in their studies:

“Protein is more satiating than carbohydrate and fat in the short term…and in the long term.” – M.S. Westerterp-Plantenga, Maastricht University

“An increase in dietary protein from 15% to 30% of energy at a constant carbohydrate intake produces a sustained decrease in…caloric intake.” – D.S. Weigle, University of Washington

“Protein appears to be the macronutrient that suppresses energy intake to a greater extent than any of the other macronutrients.” – John E. Blundell, University of Leeds

“Diets high in protein…resulted in greater weight losses than traditional low-fat diets…This effect is likely due to increased satiety caused by increased dietary protein.” – D.A. Schoeller, University of Wisconsin-Madison

In summary: More protein means more Satiety. More Satiety means we are too full for low-quality food. And less low quality food means less clogging, a lower set-point, and more burning of body fat.

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