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Foods that are heavily processed often contain less protein and more fat and carbohydrates than whole foods, and this specific combination may lead people to eat more calories because the body seeks to meet its protein needs.
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Protein appetite as an integrator in the obesity system: the protein leverage hypothesis
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2023 Oct 23When food has too little protein and too much sugar and fat, your body keeps making you eat more because it’s trying to get enough protein. This study shows that’s why people might eat too much of processed foods.
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