to support our health. In this case, satiation
and satiety would be one and the same. Let’s
use the example of a prime rib dinner.
Prime rib contains complete protein, the
most satiating of all the macronutrients, and
naturally occurring fat, which makes protein
even more satiating. As you eat your prime
rib, you’ll find yourself wanting prime rib less
and less with every bite. The first bite was
amazing, the second fantastic, but by your
tenth bite, the texture, smell, and flavor are
less appealing. And by the twentieth bite,
you’ve had enough, and you no longer desire
the flavor or texture of the meat—so down
goes your fork.
This is satiation.
Prime rib also takes longer to eat than
processed food (as you actually have to chew
and swallow), which gives your brain a chance
to catch up with your stomach. As you eat and
start to digest the meat, your body recognizes