Eating salads alone won't accelerate weight loss

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Many people trying to lose weight instinctively turn to salads filled with vegetables. However, restricting meals in an extreme way can actually lead to binge eating. Experts emphasize the need for a diet that sustains a feeling of fullness, often cautioning against dieting while enduring hunger. Instead, they recommend combining protein and soluble dietary fiber to sustain the feeling of being full. Studies show that as protein passes through the gastrointestinal tract, it stimulates the release of a hormone called GLP-1, which creates a feeling of fullness through the same mechanism as the key ingredient in the weight-loss drug Wegovy. Experts say this should be combined with dietary fiber — such as that found in apples, kiwis, and blueberries — that reaches the large intestine and triggers additional satiety hormones. In fact, multiple studies have shown that diets high in protein are effective in reducing appetite and promoting weight loss. In particular, consuming sufficient protein at breakfast tends to reduce total daily calorie int

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