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  • Gelatin Outshines Whey For Satiation

    In general, protein is the more satiating than either carbohydrates or fats.  It turns out that certain proteins are more satisfying than other proteins.

    Study participants that consumed either alpha-lactalbumin or gelatin at breakfast consumed 20% fewer calories at lunch compared to those consuming casein, soy, or whey at breakfast.  Appetite ratings 3 hours after breakfast showed a 40% greater satiation for the groups that consumed either alpha-lactalbumin or gelatin at breakfast.

    Gelatin is derived from collagen… the most common protein in the human body.  The best sources of gelatin are broths from cooking animal bones and skin (e.g. homemade chicken soup).  Sugar free Jello products are also a decent source.

    Alpha-lactalbumin is found in milk and whey proteins.  It is also the primary protein found in human breast milk, which contains 4 times more than cows milk.

    PMID: 19185957

  • Dairy Increases Fat Oxidation

    People that consume dairy products burn fat at a higher rate than people that avoid them.  This allows them to eat a higher level of calories each day without gaining weight.

    Despite an unfavorable fat (saturated) and an unfavorable carbohydrate (lactose), the research on milk shows it to be favorable for weight loss.  The dairy constituents that appear to be most beneficial are protein, vitamin d, calcium and other minerals, lactoferrin and other immunoglobulins.

    PMID: 18950508

  • Green Tea and Chocolate Milk Reduce Childhood Obesity

     

    Giving children green tea and flavored milk to drink may reverse the childhood obesity epidemic, presenting a healthy alternative to soda and HFCS sweetened pseudo-juices.

    Obese and overweight Japanese children drinking high catechin green tea experienced significant improvements in waist circumference, blood pressure, and LDL cholesterol.  The researchers found that green tea was safe and beneficial for children.

    Children that drink flavored milk report higher total milk intake than those drinking plain milk.  Milk drinking children had much higher mineral intake than non milk drinkers.  The BMI of milk drinkers was comparable to lower than the BMI of of non milk drinkers. 

    PMID: 18375219
    PMID: 18356827