date:Mar 28, 2013
of protein. Participants completed questionnaires and provided blood samples throughout the day. Prior to dinner, a brain scan using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) was performed to track brain signals that control food motivation and reward-driven eating behavior.
The consumption of the high-protein breakfast led to increased fullness or satiety along with reductions in brain activity that is responsible for controlling food cravings. The high-protein breakfast also reduced eveni