Eat a Protein-Rich Breakfast to Reduce Food Cravings, Prevent Overeating Later (VIDEO)

University of Missouri-Columbia

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A University of Missouri researcher has found that eating a healthy breakfast, especially one high in protein, increases satiety and reduces hunger throughout the day. In addition, using functional magnetic resonance imaging the researchers found that eating a protein-rich breakfast reduces the brain signals controlling food motivation and reward-driven eating behavior.

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