A protein-packed breakfast enhances both satiety and concentration

"We found that a protein-rich breakfast with skyr (a sour-milk product) and oats increased satiety and concentration in the participants, but it did not reduce the overall energy intake compared to skipping breakfast or eating a carbohydrate-rich breakfast," says Mette Hansen, associate professor and PhD at the Department of Public Health, and one of the authors of the study.

Previous research hasindicated that individuals who consume breakfast tend to have a lower BMI compared to those who skip it. Additionally, protein-rich foods typically exhibit a greater satiety effect in comparison to carbohydrate-rich and high-fat foods with equivalent calorie content.

"The results confirm that protein-rich meals increase a sense of satiety, which is positive in regard to preventing weight gain. However, the results also suggest that for this nutritional strategy to be effective, it’s not enough to just eat a protein-rich breakfast." concluded the research.

Reference: DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-24152