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Placebo Effect on Satiety

Fuamami
Fuamami Posts: 38 Member
edited February 19 in Health and Weight Loss
Just thought I'd share this fascinating article I heard on NPR this morning, and how our body actually produces more "satiety" hormones when our mind thinks we're full:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/04/14/299179468/mind-over-milkshake-how-your-thoughts-fool-your-stomach

How can we use this knowledge to lose weight?

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  • lemonsnowdrop
    lemonsnowdrop Posts: 1,298 Member
    That's really interesting. I guess the takeaway message is that we should find foods that make us feel sated? I stopped eating salads for the exact reason the article pointed out: I never felt full. But I can eat a meal with the same amount of calories and be satisfied by it.
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    Sadly suspect it doesn't work for me - and maybe explains some of my issues.
    If I eat high calorie tasty food, my general thought is MOAR! :)
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