Beef vs. bean meals: Both provide similar feeling of fullness

(Institute of Food Technologists) Today vegetarians aren't the only group of consumers looking for foods that are meat-free and provide a satisfying meal. All types of consumers are looking to manage and maintain weight with plant-based meal options with ingredients such as protein isolates, whole legumes, whole grains and vegetables. A new study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists, found that a bean-based meal provided a similar feeling of fullness compared to a beef-based meal.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news