Using Thylakoids to Suppress Hunger and Boost GLP-1
When we eat eat thylakoids, the chlorophyll-rich membranes in leaves like spinach, they powerfully slow our digestion of fat and boosts our own natural GLP-1 activity to achieve satiety and cut cravings.
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Fascinating story here – I’m going to guess yes that these foods contribute to weight loss.
Good info, doc!
There is nothing that suppresses my appetite. I haven’t eaten processed foods in years, even when I did it was a small portion of my meals. I do get sick of listening to all of these lectures that say these foods will make me lose weight. They don’t.
This would also mean if you did a prolong fast you wouldn’t lose weight and would be a physical anomaly never before seen.
Nothing says you’ll loose weight, calories in vs calories out and metabolic activity are the keys to weightloss. If you lack self control and management of cravings I’d recommend you look into your gut microbiology and some therapy. Also evaluate endocrinology to get a better understanding on what might be going on.
These foods will not make you lose weight. A negative calorie balance will… These foods will help most people achieve this. If it is not the case, there’s a problem with you, not the science.
Some of these comments seem insensitive. Each person’s physiology is different, and I understand your experience. I am naturally lean and do not gain weight easily, but I need to control carbohydrate to feel satisfied ( keep insulin and leptin low). I do this with mostly plant- based, Whole Foods. It’s not a calorie issue, either. It’s insulin. Just a thought.
@erinsnook8537 The comments are ‘insensitive’ because the post is rude.
Thank you!
I notice if I eat kale, collards or broccoli early in the day such as with breakfast and with lunch and definitely eat quite a few of them. I do not have cravings later on in the day at dinner time for junk food
So it sounds like eating a cup of cooked spinach (which is probably a whole bag of uncooked spinach) could be a significant weight loss tool.