What if a summer dish had the same hunger effects as the best known treatments to lose weight? According to a doctor, a specific association of ingredients is enough to calm the appetite and facilitates the loss of pounds.
We know the growing success of Wegovy or Ozempic type drugs, largely prescribed for their appetite suppressant properties. Their popularity is due to the fact that they act directly on the brain satiety signals, resulting in a decrease in appetite and sometimes spectacular weight loss. But medical research recalls that there is a less radical alternative: food. And a particular dish perfectly illustrates this principle: the salmon block accompanied by broccoli, peppers, zucchini and a drizzle of olive oil.
Professor Franklin Joseph, head of the Dr. Frank’s weight loss clinic, insists on the key role of protein, fibers and unsaturated fats. “”This is the magic trio to control the appetite“, he underlines. According to him, these three elements united in the same meal quickly trigger satiety, extend it over time and avoid brutal blood sugar fluctuations that cause cravings. The logic is simple: a sufficient protein intake slows down gastric emptying and maintains muscle mass, fibers add volume and lengthen the duration of digestion, “Beneficies” promote the release of satiety hormones such as leptin.
Moreover, this synergy is not only theoretical: several scientific works have shown that a balanced contribution in protein, fibers and unsaturated fatty acids helps reduce caloric consumption to the following meal. In practice, this means that a well-thought-out lunch prevents afternoon snacking, one of the major pitfalls of any weight loss attempt. Salmon and grilled vegetables with olive oil are the most successful example: high quality proteins, omega-3 to prolong satiety, quantity fibers and moderate caloric density.
Franklin Joseph, however, cites other effective associations. Lentils and quinoa, for example, two sources of complete vegetable protein, embellished with roasted vegetables and noted with a lemon-tahini vinaigrette. This type of preparation is distinguished by its richness in fiber and its low glycemic index. Another option: the simplicity of a natural Greek yogurt completed with berries and a few nuts, a nourishing mixture which covers the needs of a breakfast or a balanced chip. “”You get high quality proteins, omega-3 fatty acids for satiety and a large dose of fibers“Summarizes the professor, before reminding that”This mechanism works whatever the meal, as soon as the magic trio is assembled“.
