Why a protein breakfast makes you burn more fat and feel fuller
Breakfasts Higher in Protein Increase Postprandial Energy Expenditure, Increase Fat Oxidation, and Reduce Hunger in Overweight Children from 8 to 12 Years of Age.
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Surprising Findings
Despite feeling significantly less hungry and more full, children ate the exact same amount of food at lunch after both breakfasts.
Common nutrition advice claims that increased satiety from protein leads to reduced calorie intake—this study directly contradicts that in children.
Practical Takeaways
Swap sugary cereal for eggs, Greek yogurt, or cottage cheese at breakfast to boost fat burning and reduce mid-morning hunger.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Despite feeling significantly less hungry and more full, children ate the exact same amount of food at lunch after both breakfasts.
Common nutrition advice claims that increased satiety from protein leads to reduced calorie intake—this study directly contradicts that in children.
Practical Takeaways
Swap sugary cereal for eggs, Greek yogurt, or cottage cheese at breakfast to boost fat burning and reduce mid-morning hunger.
Publication
Journal
The Journal of nutrition
Year
2015
Authors
J. Baum, M. Gray, A. Binns
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When children aged 8 to 12 eat a breakfast with 18 grams of protein instead of one with 3 grams of protein, their bodies burn more fat and use more energy in the hours after eating, regardless of their weight.
For children aged 8 to 12, eating a breakfast high in protein instead of one high in carbohydrates leads to a measurable reduction in hunger and an increase in fullness within a few hours, regardless of their weight.
In children aged 8 to 12, eating a protein-rich breakfast makes them feel less hungry and more full than a carb-rich breakfast, but they still eat the same amount of food at lunch. This shows that feeling fuller doesn't always mean eating less.
Children who are overweight or obese burn more fat and use more energy after eating a high-protein breakfast than children of normal weight do, suggesting their bodies respond differently to the same meal.
When children aged 8 to 12 eat a breakfast high in protein instead of one high in carbohydrates, their bodies burn more carbohydrates for energy four hours after eating.