date:Dec 06, 2012
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity shows that a diet heavy in fruits and veggies may not help satiate hunger. In addition, adding fruit juice before meals may actually boost hunger and weight gain for some.
The researchers began by feeding 34 volunteers a regular lunch of all-you-can-eat macaroni and cheese. The participants ate an average of 785 or 821 calories of it, depending on the day. When the same participants started a meal with fresh and dried fruit, then went on