Apples
Fruits are an essential part of a well-balanced diet and should be consumed in abundance. Many studies have linked fruit consumption to lower calorie consumption and weight loss over time. Apples, for example, have a high satiety index. Pectin, a soluble fiber found in apples, naturally slows digestion, making you feel full. Because they’re more than 85 percent water, they add volume and satiety without adding calories.
What Studies Say About Apples
Eating whole, solid fruit rather than puréed or juiced fruit, which is less filling, has been shown to increase feelings of fullness. At the beginning of a meal, one study found that eating apple segments, applesauce, or apple juice had a positive effect. Eating apples in their natural form, rather than in the form of apple sauce or juice, resulted in lower caloric intake, according to research. Eating apple segments resulted in a feeling of fullness and a decrease in hunger, when compared to other fruits.