For years, proponents of some fad diets have claimed that higher amounts of protein
facilitate weight loss. Only in recent years have studies begun to examine the effects of high …

Highlights•Foods high in protein and fibre are satiating.•Sensory and cognitive signals
generated during consumption are important for satiety.•Satiety is moderated a combination …

Protein, generally agreed to be the most satiating macronutrient, may differ in its effects on
appetite depending on the protein source and variation in digestion and absorption. We …

OBJECTIVE: To study the effect on weight loss in obese subjects by replacement of
carbohydrate by protein in ad libitum consumed fat-reduced diets. DESIGN: Randomized …

In response to a stimulus, a sensation is tridimensional: qualitative, quantitative, and
affective. The affective part of sensation, pleasure or displeasure, depends on the qualities …

Each of the macronutrients—carbohydrate, protein, and fat—has a unique set of properties
that influences health, but all are a source of energy. The optimal balance of their …

This review presents 4 lines of evidence supporting a role for proteins in the regulation of
food intake and maintenance of healthy body weights. It is concluded that the protein content …

Recommendations for increased consumption of protein are among the most common
approaches of popular or fad diets. This review summarizes the effects of dietary protein on …

Intestinal gluconeogenesis is a recently identified function influencing energy homeostasis.
Intestinal gluconeogenesis induced by specific nutrients releases glucose, which is sensed …

Background: Single-meal tests have shown that protein has greater thermogenic and
satiating effects than does carbohydrate, which may be relevant for the prevention and …