Liquids consumed 10 times faster than solids, 3 times faster than semi-solids

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A given amount of apples was consumed 10 times faster when in liquid form (apple juice) compare to eating whole apples, and 3 times faster than when consumed in semi-solid form (apple sauce) according to a 1977 study. REFERENCE

Haber G, Heaton K, Murphy D, Burroughs L. Depletion and disruption of dietary fibre. Effects on satiety, plasma-glucose, and serum-insulin. Lancet. 1977 Oct 1, 2(8040):679-82.

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