Everyone has heard that protein is the best nutrient for keeping hunger at bay and feeling full longer. Almost every diet pushes you to increase healthier forms of protein to help lose weight. It is surprising, therefore, that a group of scientists found that legumes, beans, and peas were more effective at staving off hunger than protein. They fed men either protein-heavy meals or legume-heavy meals and found that those who consumed more beans at 12% less calories for their next meal, on average. The belief is that the larger amount of fiber present may have been responsible.
Key Takeaways:
- Scientists fed a group of men either fiber-rich vegetarian patties or protein-heavy veal and pork patties.
- ‘The protein-rich meal composed of legumes contained significantly more fiber than the protein-rich meal of pork and veal, which probably contributed to the increased feeling of satiety.’
- The authors added that their study provides welcome evidence to support a vegetable-based diet, given that meat production is a far greater burden on our climate than vegetable cultivation.
“Legumes like beans and peas are the best way to stave off hunger pains, a study claims.”
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