Get some fibre in you 9 December 2014 Scientists believe they may have discovered the key to tackling obesity. A study, by Imperial College London and the Medical Research Council, has identified an anti-appetite molecule called acetate, which is released naturally when fibre is digested in the stomach. Research found that once released, the molecule is transported to the brain where it produces a signal to tell a person to stop eating. The researchers believe the study confirms the natural benefits of increasing the amount of dietary fibre consumed helped to control over-eating, and that they hope the findings could also assist to develop methods to reduce appetite. The study found that acetate reduces appetite when directly applied into the bloodstream, the colon or the brain. Diabetes Queensland dietitian and exercise physiologist Kathryn Kirchner says it’s recommended that people aim to eat 25-30g of fibre daily. *”To boost your fibre intake, choose plenty of wholegrain breads, cereals, nuts, seeds and lentils and where possible, leave the skin on your fruit and vegetables,” she said. * “Fibre has also been shown to be beneficial in preventing cardiovascular disease and keeping our digestive systems healthy.” Read the article online at: http://www.diabetesqld.org.au/media-centre/2014/may/get-some-fibre-in-you.aspx
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