New research shows that protein-rich milk breakfast not only is it more filling than the first meal rich in carbohydrates or with skip breakfast full. Plus it helps increase concentration in the first critical hours of the day, according to researchers published in the journal Journal of Dairy Science.
“Epidemiological studies clearly show that skipping breakfast is associated with increased risk of being overweightand other intervention studies indicate that some dietary components are low in protein, fiber and calcium“can have a detrimental effect on weight regulation,” explains the doctor. Mette Hansen
Associate Professor, Department of Public Health, Aarhus University (Denmark), in statements published Europe Press.“This suggests that the content of breakfast may influence its health effects,” the researcher continues. Based on this premise, they developed a test to check whether breakfast rich in protein and low in carbohydrates will reduce calorie intake throughout the day and help people feel fuller longercompared to fasting or eating a high carbohydrate diet.
In a randomized trial, they followed 30 young women in three days of testing separated by at least two days. The day before each test, the women’s physical activity and diet levels were standardized. Participants from from 18 to 30 years oldhad a body mass index (BMI) greater than 25, which classified them as obese or overweight.
During the study, participants ate a protein-rich breakfast based on… Skyr yogurt and oatmeal or low protein and high carbohydrate based food whole grain bread with raspberry jam and apple juice. Both meals had the same caloric content and density, and the same amount of fiber and fat. The control group skipped breakfast entirely, except for a glass of water.
After breakfast, the team calculated the participants’ energy consumption at lunch and for the rest of the day. appreciated his appetite between meals. The team also measured participants’ performance on a concentration test two and a half hours after breakfast. The results of the study showed that young participants felt more full and less hungry after a milk breakfast.
After eating protein-rich yogurt, participants improved their results in concentration tests
compared to those who skipped breakfast. This cognitive improvement was not observed in those who ate toast with jam and juice. Regardless of your weight goals, this study shows that A dairy-based breakfast rich in protein and micronutrients will help you feel and perform better at the start of the day.they conclude.