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Originally posted by von_Hayes:
Protein makes you feel full/satisfied faster, so a meal rich in P can help those of us who are dieting down.
Protein produces the greatest thermic effect (thermic effect of feeding) on the body, compared to the other macros.
you are mistaking protein for cho's. as dietary cho's increase , the TEF of the meal increases. unfefined cho's tend to take longer to chew and digest. they also enter the bloodstream more slowly. this slower digestive pace tends to make people feel full sooner and for a longer period, lessening the chance of overeating.
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What is the thermic effect of food?
High Protein Diets
Protein takes the most energy to process, then carbs, then fat. I'd agree that unrefined carbs might take more energy than refined, though. At the very least, they are slower to digest...