Does eating fatty foods leave you wanting more, even if you should be full? The reason may be all in your head, literally. According to a study from UT Southwestern Medical Center, certain fats, those in butter, cheese, milk, and beef, trigger the brain to suppress normal appetite, regulating signals. “Brain chemistry can change in a very short period of time,” said the study’s lead author. And “since you’re not being told by the brain to stop eating, you overeat.” Moreover, the effects lasted about three days.
True, this was a rodent study, and the findings may not apply to humans. But if they do, this helps explain why it can be so hard to get back on track with your diet if you (inadvertently, of course) overindulge in ice cream or burgers, say. The good news is that only unhealthy saturated fats interfered with appetite regulation, not healthy unsaturated fats, such as those in olive oil and avocadoes.
Source: Health Insider
I'm a big eater and it's hard for me not to over indulge. But i'm working on it. Avocados are great! Thanks, Dr. Bob
ReplyDeleteHi Harry,
ReplyDeleteYou are like most of us! Eating is a fun thing to do. We just need to add some fruits and vegetables in with our meals.
Thank you,
Dr. Bob Moulas