Curb those hunger pangs

January 09, 2009 05:12 PM EST

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Here's a snack that ought to stop you from, well, snacking: whole-grain bread dipped in olive oil.

That's because olive oil is rich in a special appetite-controlling kind of fat. Wow, a fat that may help with weight control! That's something to write home about.

Getting the Message
Olive oil contains oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat. Upon reaching the small intestine, oleic acid triggers the production of oleoylethanolamide (OEA), another fatty substance. OEA then finds its way to nerve endings that carry a hunger-curbing message to the brain. And that message is loud and clear: "Hey. Stop eating! You're full!!" Researchers are hoping that new appetite-suppressing drugs using OEA will be developed to reduce obesity.

Tags: hunger, diet, eating, full, olive oil, bread, curbing, starving

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Comments: 7

DIANE D. Jan 9, 2009, 5:15pm EST

Thanks for sharing~

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Karen L. Jan 9, 2009, 5:25pm EST

And you could probably put some tasty spices in it too!

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Netty B. Jan 9, 2009, 5:42pm EST

Hey! Thanks for sharing this, I will try it!

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Lee P. Jan 9, 2009, 5:47pm EST

I've heard this before. I need to try this. Hmmmmm, on second thought I like being fluffy, so I'll keep gorging on the chocolate ice cream. Thank you very much for sharing.

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Meagan M. Jan 9, 2009, 5:49pm EST

Ah. thanks I really need to start moving to the better snacks over the junk snacks. =]

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Kiru S. Jan 9, 2009, 6:06pm EST

Peanut butter works for me when I am hungry.

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Chris L Jan 10, 2009, 12:50pm EST

I needed something to ward off those hunger pangs, I'm going to try this today, but put some rosemary in the oil. Tomorrow I go on no carbs for a week, so I have to try this today.

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