Comments on: Atkins Was Partly Right: Protein Makes Me Feel Full

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 21:57:28 +0000

I’ve noticed the same observations that you listed, except for dairy which I can’t have so I use soy/rice subsitute products instead of cow’s milk. Especially with the protein fortified cereals and the protein bars, it’s a complete waste of time for me to eat them, i’m just hungry again in an hour. I do better to eat a serving of plain or vanilla yogurt with a scrambled egg [not egg beaters] or some turkey bacon instead of the cereal.

By: Anita Brooke

Anita Brooke — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 15:58:18 +0000

Increasing my protein has changed my life. I have energy whereas I didn’t before. I am not on any specific “diet” other than this protein, protein and more protein. A protein shake will get me through 4 hours without tummy growls. I can’t say that for any other food. I must say, however, that each scoop offers 20 grams of protein for only 110 calories. I am talking about the serious weight lifters protein, even though I DON’T do ANY weight lifting. Often I will add 2 OR even 3 scoops. That’s 40-60 grams for 330 calories. You don’t have to add sugar. Otherwise, I have had the same issues as you have with dairy, cereal and protein bars.

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 12:35:49 +0000

The reason whole eggs probably make you feel full and not Egg Beaters is because fats provide that sustained feeling of fullness as well.

By: Braidwood

Braidwood — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 14:43:58 +0000

I’ve noticed the same thing with protein bars- rebound sugar effect.