Health and Fitness

Effects of single plant-based vs. animal-based meals on satiety and mood in real-world smartphone-embedded studies

E. Medawar, M. Zedler, et al.

Explore the intriguing findings of a study conducted by Evelyn Medawar and colleagues, which reveals how plant-based and animal-based meals affect our satiety and mood. Surprisingly, the type of meal had little impact on post-meal hunger, with gender and taste ratings playing a significant role. Discover the subtle nuances behind our food choices and their effects on well-being.

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Abstract

This study investigated the effects of single plant-based versus animal-based meals on satiety and mood. Three large-scale smartphone-based studies (n=16,379) showed that meal intake increased satiety and mood. Plant-based meal choices did not significantly affect post-meal hunger. Individuals choosing plant-based meals reported slightly higher pre-meal mood and smaller mood increases post-meal compared to those choosing animal-based meals. Protein content marginally mediated post-meal satiety, while gender and taste ratings strongly influenced satiety and mood. No profound effects of plant-based vs. animal-based meals on satiety and mood were detected.

Publisher

npj Science of Food

Published On

Jan 03, 2023

Authors

Evelyn Medawar, Marie Zedler, Larissa de Biasi, Arno Villringer, A. Veronica Witte

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