The Role of Protein in Satiety and Overeating

This chapter delves into the concept of protein leverage, discussing how protein consumption leads to satiety and influences overeating of carbs and fats. It emphasizes the critical role of protein in the diet for structural and functional purposes, highlighting the importance of achieving a certain threshold of protein intake to avoid overeating. The chapter contrasts whole natural foods' balanced protein-fiber-carb-fat content with the pitfalls of processed foods, emphasizing the significance of protein percentage in foods for overall health and muscle maintenance.