To maximize satiety and sustainable weight loss, one should adopt the 'hunger crushing combo' method: systematically combine protein and fiber in every meal to stabilize hunger and avoid frustration.

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The recommendation to prioritize protein for satiety is solidly supported by research, notably by meta-analyses (e.g., Leidy et al., 2015) showing that high protein intake increases satiety and promotes weight management. The addition of fiber is also a recognized pillar of nutrition, as it slows gastric emptying, as confirmed by systematic reviews on appetite control. Abbey Sharp’s approach is consistent with the principles of the satiety index (Holt et al., 1995), which ranks foods according to their ability to reduce hunger per calorie. The concept of the 'hunger crushing combo' is not a medical term but a practical and pragmatic strategy. It rightly highlights that processed products with a 'health halo' often hide added sugars, which is validated by standard nutritional analysis. There is no exaggeration here; her advice focuses on sustainability and avoiding extreme deprivation, which is in line with current recommendations in the psychology of eating.

the sources

1. 1Morton RW, Murphy KT, McKellar SR, et al. 2018
2. 2Leidy HJ, Clifton PM, Astrup A, et al. 2015
3. 3Reynolds A et al. 2019
4. 4Jovanovski E et al. 2019