Apple Can Delay Hunger

HUNGRY an hour before lunch time is a common experience to anyone.  As early as 11:00 a.m customers at cafeterias, canteen and fast food restaurant start to pile up.

The downside of taking lunch ahead of time is the tendency to overeat and to lead more calories.   To delay hunger, chew some high fiber fruits like apples.

The five grams of fiber in a medium apple will take the edge off your hunger.  According to a research in Pennsylvania State University, it may actually help you eat less at your meal.

When people snacked on an apple before lunch, they took in 187 calories less than those who didn’t.  However, those taking applesauce or drink fiber fortified apple juice first doesn’t have any effect on their growling stomach.

Why?  It’s because eating an apple requires more chewing which can trigger a greater feeling of fullness.

Source: People's Journal