Compared with other foods, the most common eggs can make us feel full for longer, so American scientists call eggs "natural anorexia".

In this study, 20 healthy volunteers were divided into two groups. One group ate two fried eggs for breakfast every day, and the other group had a bowl of cereal for breakfast. After a week, the two groups of volunteers switched breakfast contents. According to the European Obesity Organization, the two breakfasts have the same amount and calories, and contain equal amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fat. When it was time for lunch, the volunteers were asked how hungry they were. They will then be served a buffet lunch, their respective food intakes will be tallied, and finally, their blood tests will be conducted. The results showed that volunteers who ate eggs for breakfast felt fuller after the meal and ate less at lunch. Blood tests found that the appetite hormones in the blood of the two groups of volunteers were significantly different. These two hormones are: ghrelin, which promotes hunger; and PYY, which makes us feel fuller. Volunteers who ate eggs for breakfast had lower ghrelin levels and higher PYY levels.

In the past, we all thought that eggs can bring a feeling of satiety mainly because of their relatively high protein content. However, research has found that fried eggs and oatmeal contain the same amount of protein. Therefore, researchers from Louisiana State University concluded that the reasons are: two The nutritional qualities of proteins vary. Professor Nikhil Dhurandhar said: "There are many types of protein in terms of nutritional quality. Animal protein is better than plant protein. Among them, the protein quality in eggs is the best."

Professor Du Yuandeha has cured more than a thousand patients with obesity. He concluded: "From my work, I can find that losing weight is not just about telling patients to eat less and exercise more. At the same time, although taking appetite-suppressing drugs can Enhance the patient's willpower, but the side effects of the drugIt cannot help but attract our attention. Therefore, looking for appetite suppressants from food is the best way to cure obesity. ”

Dieters are therefore advised to eat 1-2 eggs a day. Professor Du Yuandeha said: "In this way, they will not feel hungry and reduce their food intake, thus reducing their weight. From this point of view, eggs are not It doesn’t have a magic factor in reducing obesity, but it allows us to say ‘no’ to food.”

Tracey Parker, from the British Heart Genetics Society (BHF), said: "This finding will give hope to people who are losing weight and want to give up snacking. It shows that, relative to the amount of protein in the diet, its Quality makes us feel fuller. However, the American Egg Council found that there are no foods with the same quality of protein as eggs. In the future, researchers will study the effects of lean meat, poultry and fish on the feeling of fullness. Impact research ”

"Although an egg can keep you from feeling hungry all morning, you also need to pay attention to the correct cooking method. Try to boil or steam the eggs, do not fry or spread butter on the omelette."

The slogan "eat an egg and then go to work" appeared in an Egg Marketing Board ad campaign in the 1860s and was invented by advertising executive Phil Wilton.

From the perspective of nutrition and health, to combine these two sentences, just eat a boiled egg before going to work!