Eat soy milk and boiled eggs in the afternoon! Children are full and less likely to gain weight

The problem of obesity among teenagers is a red flag! The National Health Administration recently pointed out that nearly 30% of junior high school students in Taiwan are overweight or obese, with the proportion of boys being 34.3%, exceeding the 24.3% of girls. Studies have shown that obese teenagers have a 70% to 80% chance of continuing to be obese when they grow up. The love of fast food leads to excessive intake of high sugar and high oil, which are the killers that cause obesity. The latest foreign research has found that if teenagers eat high-protein foods and soy products as snacks in the afternoon, it can help reduce the chance of obesity.

Many children's diets are high in fat, sugar and low in fiber, which is an important cause of obesity. Being overweight increases the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. Weight control should start from an early age to ensure good health.

According to the British Daily Mail, a study published in the Journal of Nutrition showed that eating high-protein foods such as boiled eggs, pumpkin seeds and soy milk as snacks has many positive effects on teenagers.

Foreign research: Eating high-protein foods increases satiety and reduces the chance of obesity

To understand the impact of afternoon snacks on teenagers' appetites and how they choose food for dinner after snacking, a study at the University of Missouri analyzed the eating habits of a group of subjects aged 13 to 19. At the same time, the researchers also observed the cognitive performance and emotional changes of these adolescents.

The results of the study found that eating high-protein and soy snacks in the afternoon can reduce hunger and increase satiety. It will also lead to the intake of more protein-rich foods in the evening and night, while reducing the chance of eating high-fat foods, thus helping to avoid obesity.

Teens love fast food, high-protein snacks to help control appetite

Researcher Dr. Heather Leidy pointed out that this snacking method can not only improve the quality of children's diet, but also control their appetite. Dr. Leidy said that most teenagers like to buy take-out fast food as their main meals, especially in the evening and night, which is their peak time for fast food consumption. However, these fast foods are usually high in fat and sugar.

Therefore, as long as children have a high-protein snack in the afternoon, they will be less likely to eat unhealthy food that day. In addition, Dr. Leidy pointed out that eating high-protein snacks can also improve some of the mood and cognitive functions of adolescents.

Soy milk, boiled eggs, and miso soup are high-protein snacks.

Dr. Leidy said that many health experts recommend that people consume high-protein plant foods, such as soybeans, which are a good choice. The report pointed out that protein-rich foods include boiled eggs, peanut butter, pumpkin seeds, mixed nuts, etc., while soy products that also contain high protein include soy milk, tofu, miso soup, edamame (immature soybeans), etc.

Parents can prepare these foods for their children as snacks in the afternoon. This will not only allow them to get enough nutrition and relieve hunger, but will also prevent them from gaining weight and keep them healthy and energetic!