Olive Oil Makes You Feel Full, Technische Universitat Munchen and University of Vienna Study

Reduced-fat food products are gaining in popularity. More and more people are choosing "light" products in an attempt to lose weight, or at least in the hope that they will not gain any pounds. But whether these products are effective or not is a matter of dispute: While it is true that they contain fewer calories, people tend to overcompensate by eating more if they do not feel full. Now a study has shown how "natural" oils and fats regulate the sensation of feeling full after eating, with olive oil leading the way. So what makes this oil so effective?