9 foods and drinks that increase hunger the most

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Have you ever eaten a light meal with the idea of ??"breaking" your hunger, only to find yourself feeling hungrier afterwards? This situation is not unusual and nutritionists give their reasons. When it comes to choosing foods that keep us full, there are some classic nutrients that are associated with increased satiety. "Protein, fiber, and healthy fats are nutrients that promote satiety because they are better digested," says nutritionist Alyssa Smolen.

But foods that are eaten in small amounts or have low amounts of fiber make you feel hungrier, even though you may have eaten a few minutes ago.

Here are these drinks and foods:

#1 Cake and cookies

Cakes and cookies are often preferred by people. But a 2013 study shows that low-glycemic index foods, like these classic desserts, actually stimulate and worsen hunger.

#2 Fruit juices

Fruit juices have several nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and plant compounds. But they lack filling nutrients like fiber, fat, and protein, so you feel hungry after drinking them. 

#3 White bread

The refined carbohydrates in white bread make you feel full, but only for a little while! Because the lack of fiber that keeps you full or satisfies your taste buds makes you hungry again after only a few hours.

#4 Candies

"The lack of fiber in candy causes them to be digested quickly, increasing blood sugar at the same time. But, when the sugar values ??normalize, you will be hungry again," says nutritionist Connelly.

#5 French fries

While French fries are high in fat, this isn't enough to satiate your hunger, as they don't have enough fiber to fill you up.

#6 Alcohol

When we drink alcohol, the liver is loaded and this interferes with the glucose regulation mechanisms of this organ, which sometimes leads to lower blood sugar levels and consequently increases hunger in people.  

#7 White rice

As with white bread, white rice is another simple carbohydrate that has little nutritional value. This causes many of us to reach for the second dish without finishing the first.

#8 Sugary cereal

Cereals, thanks to their low fiber, protein and fat content, as well as their sugar content, in addition to giving a sweet sensation, they do not fill you up.  

#9 Egg whites

Egg whites contain protein and fat and this makes us feel full after consuming them. They simply "break" hunger, but nutritionists say that their consumption has a positive effect on heart health, so don't be afraid to consume them.

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