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Why? For three reasons. One is simply the fact that they are too good.
Among the various “gangs” that the pastry menu presents us, Croissant may not even seem to the worst option… but it is.
The French puff and butter, a frequent presence in Portuguese cafes, pastries and supermarkets, is one of the most terrible and treacherous foods, already said one thirty years ago. This is because Croissant is The food that least quenches.
Sydney University researchers have classified 38 common foods according to satiety. Participants received 240 calories from various foods and their hunger levels have been monitored over time.
The researchers created a Satietycomparing the degree of satiety of each food in relation to white bread – to which a reference score of 100 was attributed.
A boiled potato led the list with a 323 score, followed by foods rich in fiber and protein, such as oat, fish e apple.
The croissants, however, were last: they are much worse than cake, dontes, crackers, chocolates, ice cream, popcorn, chips and many other foods classified by scientists.
But what makes Croissant be so… insufficient?
Experts explain that it is due to some critical factors. Croissants are poor in protein and fiber – Two essential nutrients that promote lasting satiety. They are also rich in fat and poor in waterwhich makes them caloric but physically light in the stomach. In addition, its delicious taste and texture make us very appetizing-which can lead to excessive eating and without satisfaction.
Foods with high punctuation in the satiety index tend to be less processed and rich in water, fibers or proteins. Examples include oats (209 score), eggs (150), whole bread (157) and even popcorn (154). These are foods that take longer to digest and provide more physical volume, helping to suppress hunger and reduce desires between meals.
Three decades after its publication, the satiety rate remains relevant. The current food environment is saturated with ultra -processed options and low satiety, often rich in sugar and fat, but without the hunger -controlling nutrients.
Although well-being trends focus strongly on calorie count and willpower, the true key may be in choosing foods that naturally reduce appetite.
