A high fiber cereal reduced calorie intake in men at the next meal by 172 calories

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Men who ate a high-fiber cereal which contained 33 grams of insoluble fiber, ate 173 fewer calories at the next meal compared to men who ate a low-fiber cereal according to a study from the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Calorie intake

Calorie intake: 937 calories after high-fiber cereal vs 119 calories after low-fiber cereal

Men who ate the high-fiber cereal consumed an average of 937 calories compared to 1109 calories after eating a low-fiber cereal.

Those who were given only water consumed an average of 1224 calories at the next meal.

 

Conclusion

Conclusion: High fiber reduces calorie intake

“A serving of 33 [grams] insoluble fiber reduced appetite, lowered food intake, and reduced glycemic response to a meal consumed 75 min later,” the researchers concluded.

 

Previous studies

Previous studies have found dietary fiber is associated with lower body weight

Numerous studies have found that the higher intakes of dietary fiber are associated with lower body weights.

REFERENCE

Samra RA, Anderson G. Insoluble cereal fiber reduces appetite and short-term food intake and glycemic response to food consumed 75 min later by healthy men. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Oct, 86(4):972-79.

AUTHOR’S CONTACT INFORMATION

Department of Nutritional Sciences
Faculty of Medicine
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Canada

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