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
very interesting. I will always eat avacados.I really like them, thanks Dr. bob for the great info!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteAvocados are good for you, and taste great. It is to bad alot of yummy foods are so bad for our bodies. I think moderation is the key to most things.
Thank you,
Dr. Bob Moulas
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteAre you still growing the avocados? California is a great place for avocados. Let me know if you have any questions?
Thanks,
Dr. Bob Moulas