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Egg introduction during infancy is associated with lower fat mass index in females at early adolescence

18/01/2023

Choudhary D et al, June 2022, Egg Introduction During Infancy Is Associated with Lower Fat Mass Index in Early Adolescent Females, Current Developments in Nutrition, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzac070.012 Abstract Background Egg consumption may play an important role in early-life...

Eggs Improve Plasma Biomarkers in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome Following a Plant-Based Diet—A Randomized Crossover Study

24/06/2022

Minu S. Thomas 1, Michael Puglisi 1, Olga Malysheva 2, Marie A. Caudill 2, Maria Sholola 3, Jessica L. Cooperstone 3,4 and Maria Luz Fernandez 1,* Abstract Plant-based (PB) diets are considered a healthy dietary pattern; however, eggs are not always included in this dietary regime. We...

No association between consumption of eggs with energy or macronutrient intake: Objective evidence from the remote food photography method

02/02/2021

Dhanasekara, C.S., Dawson, J.A., Martin, C.K., Dhurandhar, N.V., 15 January 2021, Diabetes Metab Syndr., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2021.01.010 Abstract Background and aims: Greater egg consumption is associated with poor glycemic control. However, greater egg intake could simply be a...

British eggs: Back on the menu for all

13/02/2018

Abstract This article updates the latest guidance and research on the suitability of eggs as a good source of nutrition for particular population groups. This follows the publication of two important UK government reports: revised advice for vulnerable groups from the Food Standards Agency...

The effects of the combination of egg and fiber on appetite, glycemic response and food intake in normal weight adults - a randomized, controlled, crossover trial.

01/06/2016

Abstract This study evaluated appetite and glycemic effects of egg-based breakfasts, containing high and moderate protein (30 g protein and 20 g protein +7 g fiber, respectively) compared to a low-protein cereal breakfast (10 g protein) examined in healthy adults (N = 48; age 24 ± 1 yr...

Comparison of the satiating properties of egg- versus cereal grain-based breakfasts for appetite and energy intake control in children

01/01/2016

Background Few studies exist that have systematically examined the role of protein, and egg protein in particular, in appetite and energy intake regulation in children. Objective The aim of this study was to compare the effects of three different types of breakfast on appetite and energy...

A randomized, controlled, crossover trial to assess the acute appetitive and metabolic effects of sausage and egg-based convenience breakfast meals in overweight premenopausal women

10/02/2015

Background Dietary protein at breakfast has been shown to enhance satiety and reduce subsequent energy intake more so than carbohydrate or fat. However, relatively few studies have assessed substitution of protein for carbohydrate on indicators of appetite and glucose homeostasis...

A High-Protein Breakfast Prevents Body Fat Gain, Through Reductions in Daily Intake and Hunger, in “Breakfast Skipping” Adolescents

21/05/2015

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine whether the daily consumption of normal-protein (NP) vs. high-protein (HP) breakfast meals improves appetite control, food intake, and body composition in “breakfast skipping” young people with overweight/obesity. Methods: Fifty-seven...

Get stuffed: Super-filling food satisfies your hunger for longer

17/06/2015

THE steaming plate of fish balls in tomato sauce looks and smells appetising enough, but I hesitate to tuck in, and not just because it's 10 in the morning. These processed balls are no ordinary food: they could represent the future of the weight loss industry. Think of diet food and what...

Choice of protein- and carbohydrate-rich foods may have big effects on long-term weight gain

09/04/2015

Background Dietary guidelines recommend interchanging protein foods (e.g., chicken for red meat), but they may be exchanged for carbohydrate-rich foods varying in quality [glycemic load (GL)]. Whether such exchanges occur and how they influence long-term weight gain are not established...