Of the three macronutrients, fat and protein are most satisfying. Both take longer to digest than carbohydrates. As they sit in the stomach and the intestines, they weigh down these organs, stimulating stretch receptors to tell your brain, “Still full down here. No additional food is needed” Fat also does not increase blood sugar as much as protein and carbohydrates can (despite popular belief, some of the protein you consume is converted into blood sugar). This keeps insulin levels low, so fat cells will be more likely to notice small insulin increases and respond by releasing leptin, a hormone that travels to the brain with one loud message: “I’m full.”
No comments:
Post a Comment